Difference between revisions of "Laser Jigsaw Puzzle"
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# Measure the dimensions of the puzzle. You will need this for the next step to create the SVG. For this puzzle it is 260mm x 201mm. | # Measure the dimensions of the puzzle. You will need this for the next step to create the SVG. For this puzzle it is 260mm x 201mm. | ||
# Generate a Jigsaw SVG file - [http://bit.ly/jigsawsvg Click Here] | # Generate a Jigsaw SVG file - [http://bit.ly/jigsawsvg Click Here] | ||
| − | + | * For this example I configured tiles to be 8 x 6 for a total of 48 pieces | |
| − | + | * Remember to click Download SVG as this will be needed later | |
# Use Illustrator and create a document the desired size of the puzzle | # Use Illustrator and create a document the desired size of the puzzle | ||
# Use File -> Place function to import the SVG file into the AI document | # Use File -> Place function to import the SVG file into the AI document | ||
Revision as of 13:08, 24 May 2019
Medium weight chipboard works best for a puzzle. Below is a links to different products on Amazon...
You can use various adhesives to attach a document / photo to the chipboard.
Steps
- Attach your document / photo to the piece of chipboard. Try and keep it parallel to one of the edges.
- Measure the dimensions of the puzzle. You will need this for the next step to create the SVG. For this puzzle it is 260mm x 201mm.
- Generate a Jigsaw SVG file - Click Here
- For this example I configured tiles to be 8 x 6 for a total of 48 pieces
- Remember to click Download SVG as this will be needed later
- Use Illustrator and create a document the desired size of the puzzle
- Use File -> Place function to import the SVG file into the AI document
