I'm so glad you had great success with gluing your puzzle!

Oh I love this! I think that's such a nice gesture and a wonderful memory to cherish.

That's a beautiful story. God bless you guys.

@@alexg2083 thanks she’s so cool! Still kicking’ almost 103!!

@@alisoncole3211 That's amazing to hear. I hope there's many more to come!

So sweet!

I wholeheartedly agree! We’ve also been getting into board games like Boogle and Life. Great bonding time 😁

Awesome! Thank you!

I prefer the parchment paper over wax paper mainly because the wax paper will stick to the puzzle and then you have to remove it. This can be very time consuming. Just my two cents.

Thank you because I really do not like when they talk and talk and talk, just get to it.

Ahhhh thanks! Best of luck with your puzzle!

Very nice… very comprehensive

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your puzzle. I feel like Fall time is puzzle season along with winter time.

If I can do it, anyone can! Best of luck gluing your puzzle.

Awe! Thanks! We love him so much!

You are most welcome! Have fun with your project! I still have to get our puzzle framed.

Wonderful! Thank you! So glad you found the video insightful!

Glad it was helpful!

You are very welcome!

Our puzzles are still holding strong with the mod podge. It works great!

Thank you for leaving a kind comment! Biscuit thanks you too!

That's a great idea!

That is a great technique that you are describing. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for mentioning a trash bag! I have loads of trash bags to use and was just thinking I’d have to spend a few extra dollars on a shower curtain, so yay one less thing I have to buy!!

Thank you for watching!

Awesome, thank you!

Glad it was helpful!

You are welcome! Mod podge is better than glue. Decoupage mediums have more ingredients than ordinary white glue, including sealers and different varnishes, making them better for long lasting projects.

Good luck!

Good luck!

Hi Paula!!!! I'm so glad you are enjoying my videos! I think it's great people are being creative and knocking off their DIY projects around the house. In regards to your kitchen counter tops...how did you adhere the contact paper to your counter tops? You probably already know this but whatever top coat you choose needs to be extremely durable. Epoxy would be a smart choice but it's expensive and takes some time to learn how to work with it. I've only done small crafts with epoxy. Polycrylic while water based isn't the best option for extreme durability. For example, on all my coffee table tops, dresser tops and kitchen table tops I would not recommend Polycrylic. While it does offer good protection it's not the best choice for high traffic surfaces like those. That's why I sand/stain those areas and use an oil based poly instead. I would look into a polyurethane of some sort. You said the contact paper is black with white marble correct? The only con to applying a polyurethane product it may yellow those white marble areas. I know you don't want that happening. I may have to research this some more.

Madeline Jean Antiques & Restoration, LLC The contact paper was self adhesive, so that’s all I used to adhere them to the countertops. They adhered just fine, but I did have some seams that I want to be sure stay down. I would like a glossier finish, but that’s second to making sure the seams stay down. I’m very nervous about the epoxy application, but that is the way I’d like them to look. I painted the countertops several years ago, and just applied the contact paper over that. The painted countertops did great. I’m very careful and never damaged the painted countertops, however, I had a fire and they needed to be upgraded. So I went with the contact paper instead of paint again. I’ve researched google for weeks trying to find out which way I should go and when I found your videos, for the first time I could see light at the end of the tunnel....if you come up with any other ideas, I’d certainly appreciate your thoughts!!! Looks like you and your family are keeping busy while still having fun. God bless you all and stay safe.

I used a satin finish sheen. You are correct regular glue does dim the shine. Mod Podge or other decoupage mediums are far superior to white glue recipes. Decoupage mediums have more ingredients than ordinary white glue, including sealers and different varnishes, making them better for long lasting projects.

Glad you found it helpful!

She used the gloss one (based off of the color of the jar- gloss is reddish orange and matte is yellow). Either one would work for a puzzle, it’s all personal choice! If you want a glossy finish use the glossy one, if you want a matte look use the matte! Hope this helped! 😊

My dad helped me with it we used cardboard and we aligned it with the table then pushed the puzzle on the cardboard. we used another one to put on top of the puzzle so we can flip it.

Hi Amanda! We have done another puzzle since this one in the video. This time I used parchment paper under the puzzle first. So once the puzzle was done on our table I tore off enough parchment paper plus an extra few inches on each side. Then I wiggled the parchment paper under the entire puzzle. This took a little bit of patience but I was able to pull the parchment paper from one side of the puzzle to the other side. Once I had the parchment paper under the puzzle I applied the mod podge to the front side of the puzzle. Once that dried I was able to flip the entire puzzle on to the shower curtain and applied the mod podge to the back side. SUPER EASY and no clean up!

Yes, I don’t remember her saying she applied tape then there was tape when she flipped it over 🤔

Ordinary clear Packing tape

But when and how did you apply the tape? Did you apply it after the front side with the mod podge was dry? Thanks!

Sorry for the confusion. Yes her dad put on the packing tape before hand. Since this video my daughter and I did another puzzle and this is how we managed to apply the Mod Podge to BOTH sides. Take parchment paper and cut off enough paper to go under your puzzle. Make sure to cut off extra paper on both ends by a few inches. You will need to glide the parchment paper under the back side of your puzzle and pull it out to the to the other side. This will take some time and patience. I had to jiggle the paper a little bit back and forth to get it to move and slide under the puzzle. Once you pull the parchment paper thoroughly under your puzzle you can apply the mod podge over the front side of your puzzle. The puzzle won't stick to the parchment paper. Once the puzzle dries you can flip it onto the shower curtain and then apply the mod podge to the back side of your puzzle.

@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 Thank you!!

Saran wrap would be too thin of a material.

Sarah Brisebois I plan on bringing our glued puzzles to Hobby Lobby to get them framed. I just figured it’s easier this way. We just glued our second puzzle the other day. This is what I did different this go round. I slide parchment paper under the puzzle first. This took some patience but I was able to manage it myself. Just have to shimmy the parchment paper. I would not recommend wax paper. The puzzle will stick to wax paper. Use parchment paper. Then I applied the Mod Podge. Once dried I flipped the puzzle over on to the shower curtain and applied Mod Podge on the back side. Super easy! No sticking whatsoever.

I guess it depends what you colored your puzzle with and how long you have let it dry. Maybe seal it with a clear coat spray before you glue it. That way the color gets sealed in before you apply the glue. Just a thought.

Wendy Cronin I always use just regular mod podge when gluing puzzles. Works just fine 😁

Try the dollar tree

Shelly LaRue Oh thank you! He’s so spoiled! We love him dearly.

I have no idea. I've only used Mod Podge to glue our puzzles together and it works fantastic!

Madeline Jean Antiques & Restoration, LLC with Mod Podge do you add some to both sides or just 1 side? And how many coats of it do you use? And since I’m trying to glue it to a foam board do you suggest using Mod Podge to glue them together?

Just regular Mod Podge.

I"m not entirely sure how my ex managed to tape the back. I did glue another puzzle and this is how we tackled it. I took parchment paper ( found in the baking section at most grocery stores or near the zip loc bags). I tore off a large piece of the parchment paper. I made sure the parchment paper I selected was longer than the puzzle I would be gluing. So if my puzzle was 24 inches in length I cut off a 30 inch piece long of parchment paper. You want it longer than your puzzle. I then took the parchment paper and glided it under my finished puzzle. This takes some patience. Just wiggle it back and forth and shimmy it until it comes out on the other side of your finished puzzle. It will I promise. After the parchment paper is completely under your puzzle you can then apply your first coat of the Mod Podge on the front of your puzzle. Once that side is dry, then you should be able to easily flip the puzzle onto the shower curtain and then apply Mod Podge to the back of your puzzle. I hope this made sense.

Glad you found it helpful!

Yes her dad placed packing tape on the back. I don't normally do that. I wiggle wax paper underneath and apply Mod Podge to both sides.

This was a matte finish. Looks glossy when you apply it but dries matte.

Great thinking! Michael's I believe always has coupons as well.

This room was my make shift workshop. The carpet is scrap carpet from Lowes. No worries if we spill anything. Also, this house was a rental and the kitchen was infested with mice. Not kidding. I had to call the building inspector in town. I was never able to use the kitchen cabinets because they were full of mice poop and we could hear them.

Haha! Whenever I learn a word wrong it’s so hard to pronounce it the right way.

Technically you can but Mod Podge combines an adhesive with a lacquer. It not only holds the puzzle together it provides a protective gloss finish that dries clear. Regular glue may dry cloudy.

@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 Thank you very much

You’re welcome 😊

Oh noooooo! That's the worst!

Just regular packing tape.

Good suggestion!

Katerina Pavlou Good for you! What was your puzzle? We are on to our third puzzle! My daughter just completed that 1,000 piece donut puzzle.

@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 Wow, you guys are fast! I had a puzzle on 1500 pieces 🧩

Hei, can you share the product name . My son liked it and we want to search for it. Thanks.

The link to order the Mod Podge is right below the video :)

@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074thank you. He liked the puzzle and we wanted to order the same one.

nyahmanis mommy Get parchment paper and slide it under the puzzle. I did that with our last puzzle because I couldn’t get the shower curtain under the puzzle because it was on this table with edging. Basically it wouldn’t work. Definitely don’t use wax paper because the puzzle will stick and you’ll spend a lot of time picking the wax paper off. Use parchment paper. Wiggle it from one end to the next THEN apply your first coat of mod podge. Once dried carefully flip over onto a clear shower curtain and apply the mod podge to the back.

@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 Thanks. took me an hour to slide 3 big pieces of parchment paper under to cover evenly w out destroying the puzzle. Getting some mod podge tomorrow 🤞 tfs.

I did a round one too! Of the moon!

@@alisoncole3211 mines hard to explain it’s like a cat with peace signs and many colors

I"m not entirely sure how my ex managed to tape the back. I did glue another puzzle and this is how we tackled it. I took parchment paper ( found in the baking section at most grocery stores or near the zip loc bags). I tore off a large piece of the parchment paper. I made sure the parchment paper I selected was longer than the puzzle I would be gluing. So if my puzzle was 24 inches in length I cut off a 30 inch piece long of parchment paper. You want it longer than your puzzle. I then took the parchment paper and glided it under my finished puzzle. This takes some patience. Just wiggle it back and forth and shimmy it until it comes out on the other side of your finished puzzle. It will I promise. After the parchment paper is completely under your puzzle you can then apply your first coat of the Mod Podge on the front of your puzzle. Once that side is dry, then you should be able to easily flip the puzzle onto the shower curtain and then apply Mod Podge to the back of your puzzle. I hope this made sense.

Biscuit usually makes an appearance of some sort! haha

Once dried there were no streaks.

Yes I've heard it works but isn't as strong.

At the Goodwill for $3.00! Couldn’t believe it!

Hi Gela! We have done another puzzle since this one in the video. This time I used parchment paper under the puzzle first. So once the puzzle was done on our table I tore off enough parchment paper plus an extra few inches on each side. Then I wiggled the parchment paper under the entire puzzle. This took a little bit of patience but I was able to pull the parchment paper from one side of the puzzle to the other side. Once I had the parchment paper under the puzzle I applied the mod podge to the front side of the puzzle. Once that dried I was able to flip the entire puzzle on to the shower curtain and applied the mod podge to the back side. SUPER EASY and no clean up!

Good idea!!

There ya go!

I think when Madeline did the puzzle at her dad's, they used tape on the back of the puzzle.

*Woof!

I agree! Maybe they do?? I should look into it.

It’s found in the cooking section in most stores OR near the aluminum foil.

Thank you for the added suggestions! Never thought of those methods as well. So far the mod podge is holding up. We even moved into a new house since this video and had to move the puzzle. It held up even in a move so I was pleasantly pleased with that. I appreciate you comment and sharing your knowledge. Happy New Year to you as well! :)

I thought the resin would cause yellowing on the paper?

This method is so easy! I wish you saw it earlier too.

If that works for you great. I haven't had much success with it. Elmer's glue isn't quite the same as Mod Podge, it's just glue, and while Mod Podge is a type of glue, it's also a sealant and this has important consequences for durability.

Oh thank you!

HAHAHA! Knowing Biscuit I'm surprised it didn't happen.

We've had repeated success with using ModPodge on every puzzle we glue. Dries clear too.

Oh I've never embarked on replacing carpet. That sounds stressful!

Replacing carpet is construction , not crafting.😅 Plus much more expensive.

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I'm one of those people if I hear a word wrong (I have some hearing loss and slight stuttering) and I start to pronounce it wrong I have a hard time correcting myself. I knew after I recorded this video I pronounced it wrong throughout. I was hoping people could overlook it.

I'm aware you are like the 100th person to point it out.

Yikes. It's my workshop floor. It's okay that it's dirty.

I would consult a doctor about your problem.