Bag 1 - Part 3 of EPIC 42,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle: Around the World from Educa

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Would you be able to walk on the glass floor of the CN Tower??? Thanks so much for watching! Please consider subscribing 💜🧩

[@jayelizaa]

Nope!! My legs would buckle and I’d laying on the side crying! 😂

[@billiesikes7139]

Kj

[@Kotuku]

I have walked on that glass floor too! It makes me homesick to learn that I didn't know Mt McKinley was now called Mt Denali. What a beautiful name. I really enjoyed the voiceover. Thanks for the great research.

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

That's one reason why I love doing these big puzzles, all the new thing Is learn during the research for the voiceovers. 💜🧩

[@djspunks400]

Donnalouise.......I love this. The history and story of the black bear was so fun......thanks so much for sharing! I think your voiceovers are wonderful and watching you build is fun also!

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

So pleased that you enjoy - I try my best to find fun and interesting things to discuss. 💜🧩

[@ryliebaker2987]

for 6k i think 44h is sooo respectable!! cant wait to see the next bags. you're sooo informational! learned so much thx

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Thank you! I was pleased with the time and glad I estimated it quite closely. I love doing the research for the voiceovers. 💜🧩

[@Marlene7388]

I love all your stories when you are putting a puzzle together. It is so interesting to hear the history about something. Thank you for all the research done to get all this info, excellent! As far as the glass floor goes, no for me 😨

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Oh yeah, that glass floor - in my younger years I was a lot less fearless. Not sure if I could still do today. 💜🧩

[@tiggsyt533]

You finished it!!! It looks so good, you did that so quick, great job. Loved your video as always.

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Thank you!! I'll crack into the second bag in the next few weeks. It will be lovely once all done and laid out next to one another. 💜🧩

[@HullEastYorkshire]

Lovely puzzle, well done, interested to see how you manage to tape it. Look forward to your next video, thanks from the UK 😘 And it’s a No to glass floors from me 😀

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

I may have a need to pivot and go with Plan B with the flipping/taping. Will give an update when I crack open Bag #2. Not sure if I would still have the nerve to walk not the glass floor as an adult. 💜🧩

[@heather6668]

Hi Donna Louise So glad to see how far you have come with this puzzle. I love how you go into researching and explaining the landmarks and animals in the puzzle. I'm currently doing the left hand panel of the Life puzzle

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

The Life puzzle looks so bright and colourful. Are you finding it to be quite "crumbly" as well? I think there is a lot of blue in that puzzle, any issues with false fits? I sure hope not and that you are enjoying it. 💜🧩

[@heather6668]

@@fortheloveofpuzzles Hi yes to the crumbly and lots of blue - I've done most of the balloons and the fish and starting on the animals before i tackle the blue - the sky isn't bad as there are a lot of different shades so you can pretty much tell where they belong. No false fits yet that I know of. I am enjoying doing it but not spending as many hours as I'd like at the moment. Hope you are getting back to enjoying the Round the World one - it looks awesome too.

[@lavernehodge3320]

Beautiful image! I don't think I would be able to walk on the glass floor.

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

I did it when I was much younger - not sure I could do it again now. Older and wiser hehehe 💜🧩

[@pennyweiss1974]

Hi! Just started watching your videos of this build. I am also building this beast as my 2nd Educa mega puzzle build. I finished 24k Life puzzle back in early 2019 and then decided I would attempt this one as a mixed bag project since there is so much going on in it I figured it wouldnt be too bad. I am in love with the image. It is not a difficult build so far, but I have only scratched the surface. I have all the signs done and a good chunk of the skyscrapers built. Then I set it aside to do smaller puzzles and now am itching to get back to it. I have most of the edge pieces built too. I understand your frustration with the fit. I hated it at first too when I started Life. Drove me nuts for a while but the image kept me going. Now I am used to it. Would still prefer a tighter fit, but I have learned to work around it as you have. So by now, You have probably learned that the repeat pattern equals exactly 1000 pieces per subsection with a total of 6 subsections per 6000 piece bag. Pattern is every 37 pieces horizontally and every 27 pieces vertically. I know that math only equals 999 pieces,but as you pointed out in one of your videos. Those funky looking half pieces that have a wiggly way the edge. Those 2 make up the 1000th piece in every subsection.

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

I’m always having trouble with the edges and I’m just doing one bag at a time. I’m also getting use to the loose fit and am looking forward to doing the last three bags as they seem more colourful. Also, I’ll be doing sections with buildings and landmarks of which I am not the most familiar so will be fun to research and learn about them. Thanks again for the information about the two wonky pieces making up the missing piece for the perfect 1000 pieces per section. I’ll check on that for my next video on this puzzle. 💜🧩

[@emiliegoethals3769]

thank you so much for all the info - I learned a lot

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

So pleased you enjoyed! 💜🧩

[@puzzlinghappiness]

Wow, amazing accomplishment!! 🤩✨ The black bear story was great! But it creeps me out to think if the bear was somewhere near all the time, waiting for the right moment...? 😬 Yikes. You're doing really good job with these videos, can't wait for the next one! ❤️

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

I know right!!! They are just hanging out in the parking lot waiting for the opportunity to steal some food. Bet there were more than one also! 💜🧩

[@puzzlesbypam2442]

No way I would walk on that glass 😳. The bear story was hilarious. He’s actually lucky it wasn’t worse. You are doing great with the puzzle. Probably a good call to take a break!

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

You would think the bear made off with his first born the way he tells the story and is so update about losing his bread. But yes, it could have been much worse of an encounter. The bears probably know that food is readily available in the parking lot. 💜🧩

[@pennyweiss1974]

Because I'm doing this is a mix bag project and don't have access downstairs to my larger puzzle board upstairs, I broke out each. Section of the puzzle on to 42 carboard pieces that hold the 1000 piece subsection. This is the way I am assembling the puzzle so that I can work on it downstairs in the evening while my husband and I are watching TV. I have a 6000 peace board that I used for building the life puzzle but it is currently being ued as my Home Office desk for the next few weeks until I get my permanent office built and then it will go back to being a puzzle board. I love Edica with the exception of the loose fit, but I havent had too many false fits, but a few where the correct piece was in place 37 pieces over in a true false fit as you mentioned in this video.

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

How long have you been working on it? Did you enjoy the Life puzzle? Hope so… 💜🧩

[@pennyweiss1974]

​@@fortheloveofpuzzles i loved every minute of the Life build. It took me forever...over 8 years to build it. Not because it was difficult though as it wasnt but because I had just had my first son...then we moved...then built a house...had another baby boy...moved again so there were times when I did not touch the puzzle for over a year at a time. LOL. If I had timed my actual puzzling time it would have been much shorter. LOL

[@pennyweiss1974]

​@@fortheloveofpuzzles i mixed the bags over 3 years ago on ATW, and built all the signs, most of the skyscrapers, and moat of the border pieces, but then put it away. So actual puzzle on it might be about 40 hours over the course of several months. After watching your build though I am itcjing to get back to it. If u want to check it out, I have 2 videos on my you tube channel puzzlemomma of the mixing of bags and then another one on the first update. Then nothing. I need to get back to it.

[@LJG7654]

Congrats on the first section done! I'd at least try to walk on the glass floor. I've wanted to do the glass walkway at the Grand Canyon for awhile now too!

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

I went to the Hoover Dam but can't remember if there was a glass floor walkout area there or not. Don't know if I would ever walk on it again now that I'm older - my fear factor has increased significantly and my risk taker has decreased! 💜🧩

[@LJG7654]

@@fortheloveofpuzzles I feel that way too! Heights have never really bothered me though, so as long as I'm not swinging from something over an abyss, I do okay. :)

[@meriedb]

Good job on pronouncing Aconcagua, it's the tallest mountain in the Andes located in Argentina. Watching the northern or southern lights is on my bucket list, which is a little difficult since I live in the Caribbean, was hoping to see them on a trip to Edmonton once but unfortunately the timing wasn't right. Also RIP hawaiian bread :)

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

I'm glad I pronounced pretty well then. If you can ever see the lights, definitely do so - they are beautiful!! I am spoiled living here in NZ. Se just had one of the most beautiful displays not long ago. So vibrant!! And if I have to hear about that Hawaiian bread one more time!!! hehehe 💜🧩

[@RubyNeumann]

I was only at the CN Tower once... but I do believe I walked on the glass... or was that at the Calgary Tower... can't remember. They both have the glass floor. Being a Western Canadian... I have been to the Calgary Tower more than the CN tower... The Calgary Tower is stumpy compared to CN. The Northern Lights are amazing and have had a lot of moments in my life when they showed up in their beauty!!! Beautiful puzzle... Have fun flipping and taping!!!

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

I'm trying to think if I was ever up the Calgary tower. I'm sure I would have... Not sure if I mentioned this to you before but I did my Masters out at UofC. Loved the mountains! 💜🧩

[@RubyNeumann]

@@fortheloveofpuzzles I was just in Calgary this week... The Calgary Tower is now dwarfed in the Calgary skyline. It's not the same experience as it was years ago when you could see the whole city from the observation deck and restaurant.... now you get a good view of skyscrapers that are much taller. It is almost sad.

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

That is sad...if they keep going, won't even be able to see the mountains from town centre. 💜🧩

[@joedolceland]

Love this video, I will never have the patience to stay all that hours. The image is amazing. About the crumbly piece my suggestion is to use that film that is use in application of lettering, of course you have to check if they will not peel the front. Hope you understand, sorry for my English, for Europe if you need something or China I can help you. Love ❤

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

I know what you mean about that "film" - I could test it out. Actually, the flip and tap option kind of went sideways and I think I'm going with Plan B. I'll discuss when I open the next bag. 💜🧩

[@SaraMGreads]

The CN tower is terrifying. I am afraid of heights. I went up it once as a kid, but I’m now quite happy to stay on the ground. Even going to a Jays game can be tricky because the seats are so high up!😂

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Fun fact - my grandma who is in her late 90s is a HUGE Jays fan - and I mean she is a hardcore fan! Doesn't miss a game, emails me updates, goes to as many games as she can. But yeah, the seats area steep there as well as many other stadiums/arenas. It's always a bit nerve-racking. 💜🧩

[@allisonsmart3786]

Hey DL! ❤ Do you listen to music or podcasts while puzzling? So excited to learn and watch you on your puzzle journey. Mom sends her best & good luck in Spain! Be well 😊*hugs*

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

ALLISON!!! ❤❤❤ Please say hello to your mom and everyone from me - hugs and kisses!!! I tend to listen to musicals while puzzling. I've listened to the Bob's Burger Movie so much that I can pretty much recite it by heart. 💜🧩

[@giddingsa75]

1st section looks great! Glass floor of the CnN tower? NOPE! NOPE!

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

It does look amazing and the colours are beautiful. I think most are like you, no glass floor for them either. 💜🧩

[@puzzlingin2worlds]

I watched Vicky's video on taping a large puzzle. I am about to try her system on my arge project. You should give it a look. It may help.

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

I was really hoping not to tape this one just because...well because I'm being lazy with it. I also want to easily take it apart once done and then resell it. I won't be keeping it. I do need to go watch her latest video though. 💜🧩

[@jayelizaa]

Is it possible to glue/secure…maybe Modpodge it…anything before flipping? I would be so scared one tiny move and the whole thing would crumble! Good luck. 8

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

I usually use Mod Podge. I either have to flip and tape the back so the glue doesn't accidentally seep through the cracks - especially on a loose fit puzzle - or I try to slide baking page/wax paper under the puzzle first. I've found with loose fit puzzles, I cannot get the paper to easily slide underneath. It can be more of a nightmare than trying to flip and tape first. Also, I don't want to glue this puzzle as I won't be keeping in a permanent assembled state. But normally when I mount and frame puzzles, I use the matte (yellow bottle) of Mod Podge and love the finish! 💜🧩

[@concsim]

Parabéns!! Primeira etapa vencida. estou gostando muito da narração durante a montagem. Principalmente a parte das auroras, que eu adoraria ver. Mas, cá entre nós, gastar 1/7 do quebra cabeça só com 2 países? Nem incluíram o México, que faz parte da América do Norte! Talvez seja por isso deixaram a Nova Zelândia (e outros países) fora desse quebra cabeça. Desculpa se estou sendo antipática. Mas, no geral é um quebra cabeça interessante. Abraços, fica bem! Tchauuu.

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Eu concordo completamente!! Eles poderiam ter tido muito mais nesta seção. Eles incluíram muito dos EUA. Acho que o próximo tem muito mais dos EUA e só algumas coisas do México e da América do Sul. Eu acho que eles poderiam ter adicionado mais marcos de outros países. Há muito por onde escolher. 💜🧩

[@leatriceswayywatkins9662]

I'd look at the glass, but pretty sure anxiety would keep me from walking on it. I'm not afraid of heights I'm afraid of what's out of my control.....glass and construction=no control!!

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

It almost looked unreal - like cars and buildings and such cannot possibly that small - so I felt like I wasn't really walking on glass as what was underneath me didn't feel real. Does that make any sense?? 💜🧩

[@leatriceswayywatkins9662]

Oh it makes sense! But my brain would be freaking out. I had to drive across one of the big bridges in San Francisco and just could not go fast enough! All I could focus on was it crumbling! Yes...I watch to many movies..and it's an irrational fear lol

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

I knew someone who had a fear of bridges that I have never seen before in my life - like manic fear! He should have gotten help - maybe hypnotherapy would have helped him?? 💜🧩

[@maryjaneellinger1783]

I would not walk on the glass! I hope you show your flipping and taping

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Let's just say that the flipping and taping did not go to plan and so I diverted to Plan B. I'll discuss in the video when I start the next bag. 💜🧩

[@puzzlepiece9509]

Wow, that is certainly looking good and the colours are lovely. 👍 I see you took up hubby's suggestion of moving the table out so that you could access all areas. I'm sure you found it much easier to do the jigsaw because you no longer needed to stretch across to access the top. Your commentary is also very helpful and interesting. It must take you a lot of time to find out about all the buildings etc. On a different note I hope that you were able to see the jigsaw Around the World that Vicky posted on your instagram messenger. Finished that jigsaw today and enjoyed doing it. ❤🧩🧩

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Yes, Vicky sent me the photo you had sent to her. That was quite the puzzle of puzzle pieces. Glad you enjoyed doing it. 💜🧩

[@patriciajaynebavas7118]

Well done. Good time. Lovely image but shame about the piece quality. I must admit I prefer the image of the previous large puzzle you did with the paintings. I learnt a lot and am learning from this one too. I really enjoy the voiceovers.

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

They are very different images indeed...and I think I'm with you that if I had to choose between the two, I would also pick the Grafika. As for piece quality, Grafika wins hands down! I am enjoying this image and everything I'm learning though. 💜🧩

[@pio7763]

Are you planning to continue these puzzles? You said in other video its not very enjoyable for you

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

There are only a few more videos in this series as in fact, I did stop and not finish it after opening the third bag. I have sold the puzzle on and it has a new home.

[@dreadheadlover2627]

I probably would roll on the glass floor of the CN Tower with my wheelchair... 😅 I have so much respect for you to do these giant puzzles and making these awesome videos for us! I just hope you don't break your back! 🧡🧩

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Thank you! So pleased you enjoy my videos. I must admit that my back was in a state after this last session. I didn't realise how much I was reaching. You're braver than many - a lot would not go on the glass. 💜🧩

[@FaytTheXpert]

ah now i understand all thge bag are a seperate puzzle each so its not that crazy than i tought ! omg the image is so cool wow sadly i dont have a 8 meter long wall in my appartment to show it off so it would be wastet -.-

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

This one I will have to lay out on boards side by side in the backyard. I won't be putting it up on a wall but hopefully I can still get some good photos and video of it all completed. I still find 6,000 to be a lot - I much preferred the 2,000 pieces in the Grafika puzzle. 💜🧩