Journal · Learning Express Newton
Notes from the puzzle shelf
Choosing, sorting and finishing puzzles, written in Newton Centre.
Jul 2026Puzzles for tired eyes and low lightMost puzzling happens in the evening under one lamp. Piece size, contrast, finish and colour range all matter more than difficulty ratings.Read →
Jun 2026Framing and keeping a finished puzzleGlue on the front or the back, how to move a glued puzzle, and the cheaper alternative to framing that most people prefer.Read →
May 2026What makes a good puzzle cutTwo puzzles can share an image and behave completely differently. Board thickness, die quality, fit and dust — what to look at.Read →
May 2026Sorting strategies that actually workEdges first is only the beginning. Sorting by cut shape, by colour boundary and by texture, and when each one is worth the time.Read →
Apr 2026Where to build a puzzleThe table is the real constraint, not the puzzle. Boards, mats, drawers and lighting, and how to work out which you need.Read →
Apr 2026Choosing a piece countThree hundred, five hundred, a thousand or fifteen hundred. What each actually means for table space, evenings required and difficulty.Read →