wooden jigsaw pieces laser cut by WAWW Puzzles
wooden jigsaw held, handcrafted artisanal puzzle of a vintage pirate map

Frame Your Wooden Puzzle

Easy DIY Tips to Frame Your WAWW Wooden Puzzle Like a Pro

Great job on completing your WAWW masterpiece! Here's your hassle-free, glue-on-the-back guide, specifically designed for WAWW's laser-cut wood puzzles.

Start Framing

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Essential Items

  • Your completed WAWW puzzle
  • Wide brush or plastic spreader
  • Wax paper or parchment paper
  • Clean, flat surface

Choose Your Glue

Elmer's Glue-All – Classic, affordable, dries clear
Mod Podge – Matte or glossy finish, your call
PVA (white glue) – Budget-friendly and super strong

Step 2: Glue the Back (Only the Back!)

1

Flip your puzzle over

Keep it intact (a baking sheet helps for the flip!). Place it face down on your surface.

2

Apply glue evenly

Brush a thin, even layer over the entire back – edges, corners, and crevices. Don't soak it — just enough to hold everything in place.

3

Let it dry completely

Follow your glue's dry time (a few hours minimum), but overnight is best for a super sturdy bond. 💤

Step 3: Choose Your Framing Style

Now the fun part: framing your puzzle! Here are 4 easy options:

💸 Budget-Friendly

Buy a poster frame that fits your puzzle size (WAWW standard: 23x15" or 31x23"). Pop your puzzle in and boom — instant display piece.

✂️ DIY Chic

Stick your puzzle to foam board or sturdy cardboard using double-sided tape. Clean, modern, and easy to hang.

🌟 Gallery-Worthy

Floating frames give your puzzle breathing room and style — they're sleek, minimal, and elegant.

🎨 Collector's Choice

Want museum-quality? A local framer can help you pick archival matting and frames that elevate your puzzle into true wall art.

Step 4: Display & Enjoy!

Once framed, your puzzle is ready to make a statement. Hang it with picture hooks, command strips, or lean it on a shelf for a relaxed vibe.

💡 Bonus Tips

  • Always use cardboard or a sturdy base to assemble your WAWW puzzles.
  • Use a second set of sturdy cardboard and get help from a friend to turn your puzzle over by applying pressure and flipping.
  • Keep puzzles away from extreme direct sunlight to prevent fading ☀️
  • Prefer a matte finish if you're avoiding reflections.
  • Want to switch puzzles seasonally? Use a magnetic frame or Velcro strips on the back of your board for easy swaps. 🔄
  • Frame without glass to keep the wood texture visible.

✨ It's more than just a puzzle

— it's a story, a memory, and a slice of creativity you brought to life.

Tag us in your framed puzzle photos - we love seeing where our puzzles end up!

 
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Cydney Chase
Very beautiful, classy and fun!

I love the wooden 300 piece puzzle I ordered from WAWW! The image I sent looks even better the way it is printed on the wood - it lends a classic feeling to the photo I already loved!

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Liz Valentin
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Love this so much

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Laura

My husband is doing this puzzle. He likes it.

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Brianna Jones
Amazing!

Not only do we lobe the quality of the puzzle, but the customer service was impeccable. Laura worked with me to get the puzzle just right. She also took the time to look up our address to see that we were in an evacuation zone from a fire and held on delivery until we were in the clear. I will for sure be ordering from her again soon!

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brainaragon

Excellent Product and excellent quality

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Daniel Neumann
Family addition ❤️

Absolutely love the puzzle. My granddaughter was so happy.

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Rebecca Perna
Beautifully Crafted

It comes in a wooden chest and inside are the perfectly cut wooden pieces. Truly a treasure, truly a work of art. An absolute joy to put together. And when you’re all done and ready to put it back in it’s chest it can be displayed on a shelf til next time.

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Mary

This was a Xmas present for my stepmom, and I didn't see it myself, but she remarked on quality, beauty, and uniqueness. It shipped very quickly.

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Awesome!!

What an amazing puzzle!! Cannot wait to give it to my sister for Christmas!!

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Megan

Exactly what we wanted, great Christmas gift!

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jfitzleigh

These puzzles are fantastic! The seller also helped to make the picture sharper. Can’t wait for Christmas morning!

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K Newman
Amazing!

Great quality and service. Such a fun product! Highly recommend.

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frisca72

Excellent vintage map puzzles. I’ve purchased several different ones and plan to add to my collection soon. While many people wouldn’t spend this much for a puzzle, it’s absolutely worth it in my opinion. They are fun, unique, and extremely well made. They even come with a nice wood storage box. Great for gift giving for people who love vintage maps, history, and puzzles!

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Elaina

Everything came as expected and is just what I wanted for the guest book at my wedding! Only issue was the box came a little damaged where the lid slides into the box.

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fiercegrrrl

beautiful craftsmanship-rich colors...going to get framed!

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