A puzzle can be a fun way to pass the time or a way to challenge your mind. Depending on the size of the puzzle, it might take some time before it’s complete, but it’s important to make the effort to finish the puzzle even if it takes you hours, days, or weeks. Here are a few ideas that can help you solve them a bit faster so that you can view the finished product.
1- Start Fresh
Before completing a puzzle, try to clear your head so that you can focus on what you’re viewing. If you have other things on your mind, then you might not be able to determine where pieces fit together or skip over pieces that are easy to assemble.
2- Getting the Pieces
When you look for puzzles, think about the number of pieces that you can comfortably put together. You should also look at the colors and designs of the puzzles that you have or that you’re thinking about getting so that you don’t get puzzles that are too challenging. Those that are too difficult and that take too long can sometimes result in not wanting to complete puzzles in the future. You can also sort the pieces into edges and interior components to solve the puzzle faster.
3- Surfaces
Instead of working on a small surface where you can’t spread the pieces of a puzzle out, consider putting a puzzle together on a table or a large piece of cardboard. This will allow for more space to sort the pieces, which can make it faster to put the puzzle together. If you want to keep the puzzle once it’s complete, then think about a surface that is easy to transfer the pieces to so that they can be glued.
4- The Big Picture
After getting the edges in place, take the puzzle one area at a time while putting it together. Gather pieces that are the same color or that have the same design, putting them in their own areas so that it’s easy to put them together instead of trying to put the entire puzzle together at once. You can also sort various textures into groups if you have multiple pieces of the same colors.
5- Time
Don’t think that you have to complete your entire puzzle at one time. If you sit for an extended period, then you could get tired, making it frustrating to complete the puzzle. If you want to try to finish it in one day, then consider taking a few breaks to watch a television show, get a drink and something to eat, or take a short walk.
6- Comfort
While completing puzzles, try to sit in a comfortable area. Make sure it’s a comfortable temperature and that you have a soft chair instead of one that’s hard that can be difficult to sit on for extended periods of time.
Puzzles come in various shapes and sizes as well as degrees of difficulty. While some can be put together in minutes, there are some that could take hours or days. With a few tips, you can solve them faster as you progress, and after you finish, you can frame the puzzle.
