Making a Laser Cut Jigsaw Puzzle

[@VirtualLearning-xx5lk]

Thanks for the jigsaw template. We have been able to make some fantastic resources for our Learning Team to use with visiting students at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in New Zealand. 😀

[@james20583]

Hey my friend! I used your free template and instructions and created an awesome puzzle with one of my favorite cactus photos. Thank you!

[@Cuttle]

Great to hear it! Thanks for the feedback! 🌵

[@charlie-oe2zb]

super video thank you. this is amazing. i will definitely be looking at Cuttle

[@faithklitzka8504]

thank you so much. i didn't know the glowforge cuts paper it can out perfect on my first try

[@hao-ranwang4133]

awesome videos. sounds like a good project for kids !

[@PiaD-y4t]

Question! Not sure you answered it or not and apologize if you did! What brand self adhesive paper did you use to print your photo? Thank you!

[@moiseslopez2648]

Thanks man!

[@harshvara208]

thank you man

[@jamessperry9221]

This is awesome! Thanks for sharing. I have a question, though: Why do you need to first cut out the frame? Can't you just glue the image on the plywood and then cut it all in one action?

[@Cuttle]

Yes you can totally do this. Cutting the blank first potentially helps keep the gluing step more organized but I think doing it the way you suggest would be totally fine. -Toby

[@Networksandwoodworks]

It is very cool, but I just tried one using a photo I had printed at Walmart and found that due to the kerf I suppose, the puzzle was really loose fitting. Federico, did you notice that as well?

[@billy20amar]

Top. Parabéns 👏🏻

[@thewright-crichlows693]

We used this but how do you change colors in order to cut on the laser printer

[@unijoyeco]

Hello. Do you think it will work if image is printed with UV printer?

[@moritzwegener5272]

That was very helpfull, even if I don't have the same Hardware as you, especially the Lasercutter is much better! But it was still pretty helpfull, thank you very much!

[@ta-tonkasadventures3361]

Can it be much bigger

[@peglord7235]

What are the clips that you use to hold the piece in place? Thanks.

[@f1pitpass]

thank you!

[@Cuttle]

you're welcome! :)

[@FearTubeDE]

Hey Hi i am looking for a software in order to create very unique and individuell cutting patterns also i want to create whimsies. Would they be available in the Pro Version? Also how long does it take for example to cut a 810x570mm 1000 pieces puzzle with a thicknesss of 4mm?

[@Mr_Bean_Stalk]

For the pro account subscription it seems a little expensive per month when the library is limited in content, or am I missing something?

[@RamirezJodi]

What type of masking tape/sheet did you use and what settings did you choose for the laser engraver?

[@Cuttle]

We use either this masking tape amzn.to/3ibC3HE or this one from Johnson Plastics www.jpplus.com/paper-masking-for-laser-engraving For the settings, we cut this on a Glowforge which has built in settings for 1/8 inch plywood. But whatever settings you normally use for 1/8 inch plywood should work. That is, the photo and masking shouldn't make a difference to the cut settings.

[@sherrimanoukian4718]

Did you apply the image before you sent the wood square to be laser cut into small jigsaw pieces And do you have to mask it?

[@Cuttle]

We glued the printed picture to the wood, then applied masking, then cut out the jigsaw puzzle on the laser. You'll likely want to apply masking to avoid char on your puzzle. If you have a very well tuned (expensive) laser and air exhaust you can get away with not applying masking. Hope this helps!

[@michaelrutwaza6576]

How to get the trainning of making this

[@ritaerskine1742]

The link to the transfer/masking tape specifies not to use with Laser Cutters. What is the correct masking tape to use for photographs ?

[@Cuttle]

You're right that they say they don't recommend that tape for laser cutters but I and other people have used it without issue. If you want a masking tape that is specified for lasers, I've also used this one from Johnson Plastics which works well: www.jpplus.com/paper-masking-for-laser-engraving

[@qu0dez]

What is the density of one sheet?

[@glorialiu7112]

Have you tried one with thicker ply.wood?

[@Cuttle]

I haven't, but I think it should work.

[@MehdiyeMuhammedi]

What kınd of wood did you used?

[@Cuttle]

This was some Light Maple Plywood from glowforge shop.glowforge.com/products/maple-plywood-finished?variant=40944788111458

[@FunFactK1ds]

Hi, What type of paper were you using for the photo?

[@Cuttle]

We used 32 Lb premium Inkjet Paper amzn.to/3V5nqEy

[@urbanartdistrict2645]

What brand/model laser cutter do you use?

[@Cuttle]

We're using a Glowforge Basic in this video, but any CO2 laser cutter should work for cutting 1/8 inch plywood

[@claudettealexander5204]

What is the name of your cutting machine

[@Cuttle]

We are using a Glowforge in these videos but this process should work with any laser cutter that can cut thin plywood.

[@dallassegno]

Is it filthy?

[@forresto]

I hope somebody makes a sweet little custom Cuttle puzzle for me some day. 🧩

[@KWANTlZE]

I was thinking. instead of using making tape why not just reverse the pice the back facing u p ?

[@Cuttle]

At least with my Glowforge I get char on both the front and back of the cut. On the back it's usually "flash back" where the laser hits the honeycomb. If you figure out a technique though let us know! I know, for example, that Nervous System (they sell lots of great puzzles) has a really fancy laser and even fancier exhaust and they can cut so cleanly that they don't need to mask the design at all. -Toby

[@bencressman6110]

@@CuttleI love nervous system!

[@georgeblank2648]

Way too much work

[@michaelrutwaza6576]

How to get the trainning of making this