Top 7 Puzzle Accessories for Puzzle Lovers

If you like many others have gotten into jigsaw puzzles recently, you probably have fallen down the rabbit hole of the simple accessories that can make your puzzling days a lot more enjoyable and make the experience a little easier. Here is a list of the Top 10 Puzzle Accessories for Puzzle Lovers!

1. Puzzle Sorting Trays

Every one that puzzles have their own strategies, but one thing is common between them all, you need a way to sort your pieces. Whether it is by shape, pattern, size, or color, separating pieces into unique groups is the go-to strategy for most. Instead of having pieces laying all over the places, it is best to invest in puzzle sorting trays to keep all your pieces in the right groups for when you need them. Check out some great tray options on Amazon. 

 2. Puzzle Mat

Sometimes you just need a way to keep your puzzle safe and secure when you are not puzzling. With puzzle mats, you have a quick and easy way to just roll up the mat (puzzle and all) and quickly move and store the work in progress. The mats have a slightly tacky surface to keep the puzzle from moving around and are available in numerous shapes and colors. Our favorite and more affordable mat can be found here on Amazon.

3. Puzzle Storage

You know you have reached true puzzle master level when you run out of space to store your puzzles. At this point, you will need to store your puzzles somewhere if you do not plan to swap them or give them away. Wire Racks are a great way to keep multiple puzzles stacked up and out of the way.

4. Floor Cushion

Most of us do not have a large table to preoccupy for weeks while we complete a puzzle, so the puzzles must be completed on the floor. This can be hard on the knees and back. A simple Meditation cushion can be used to help make floor seating a lot more comfortable and extend your puzzling hours. I use this mat for both puzzles and meditation. It is comfortable and well made for both.

5. Puzzle Glue

Some puzzles are not meant to be packed away. Some puzzles like the ones we make here at Maker Piece Puzzles are meant to be framed and hung on your walls like the art that they are. Puzzle glue is a great way to get your completed puzzles to stick together and transferred to the perfect frame. Mod Pudge is the most common glue brand, and it works well and easy to apply.

 6. Puzzle Stickers

If Puzzle glue too messy or too permanent for you, try using puzzle stickers to layer a transparent sticker over the top of your puzzle to keep it together for when it is ready to buy hung up as art in your home. These stickers are easy to peel and apply to your puzzle once completed and are adjustable to size.

7. Amazon Alexa

Nothing sets the puzzling mood better than some music or a nice Podcast. Being able to request your favorite tunes without having to get up or pick up your phone is essential to not losing focus on the task at hand. Nothing beat the Amazon Alexa to take all your musical request with a simple command. Have one close by to enhance the puzzling experience. Get the 4th Gen Alexa now!