A photo puzzle is an ordinary puzzle with your own picture on it. We print the photograph you choose on heavy cardboard, cut it into pieces and pack it in a cardboard box, so the present arrives ready to hand over. The format is A5, which is 15×21 cm, with a choice of 35 or 60 pieces.
How many pieces to choose
Thirty-five pieces suit a preschooler as a rough guide, because each piece is large, sits well in small fingers and the picture comes together in a few minutes without tears. Sixty pieces are for a child who already handles shop-bought sets confidently, or for an adult receiving the puzzle as a small keepsake for a desk. There is no price difference between them, so choose by the person rather than by the budget.
Which photograph works
Pictures with one large face or one clear main subject work best, because that is what the eye latches onto once the pieces are mixed. A group photo with ten small figures is dull to assemble, since half the pieces look alike. Send the original from your phone or camera rather than a file forwarded through a messenger, because messengers compress photographs and it shows in print.
Who it is given to
Most often it is a birthday present for a child, and then the puzzle carries the child, a favourite toy or the whole family. Adults receive one for a relationship anniversary or for no occasion at all, and the point is the process, because the photograph reveals itself slowly. It is also used to announce news, when the finished picture turns out to be a scan or a date and the person only learns of it after the last piece.
Frequently asked questions
Is the cardboard sturdy
The pieces are cut from heavy cardboard, hold their shape and do not delaminate with handling. A matte or glossy coating can be added, and then the print shrugs off damp fingers, while matte also keeps the surface from catching lamplight.
Is a box included
Yes, a cardboard box comes with it and can carry the same photograph. That matters for a present, because a puzzle in a bag and a puzzle in a box make very different impressions.
How long does it take to make
One to three working days, then delivery. This is one of the fastest things we make, so a puzzle really can be ordered a week before the date.
Can I order several identical ones
You can, and it is a common request for children's parties, where puzzles are handed to guests instead of sweets. Tell us the quantity and we will work it out together.
If you need a bigger one, look at the 20×30 cm photo puzzle, and the rest sit in the Puzzles section.
Photo Puzzle A5
A puzzle made from your photograph in A5 format. Choose 35 pieces for a small child or 60 for a confident one, and the box travels with it.
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A photo puzzle is an ordinary puzzle with your own picture on it. We print the photograph you choose on heavy cardboard, cut it into pieces and pack it in a cardboard box, so the present arrives ready to hand over. The format is A5, which is 15×21 cm, with a choice of 35 or 60 pieces.
How many pieces to choose
Thirty-five pieces suit a preschooler as a rough guide, because each piece is large, sits well in small fingers and the picture comes together in a few minutes without tears. Sixty pieces are for a child who already handles shop-bought sets confidently, or for an adult receiving the puzzle as a small keepsake for a desk. There is no price difference between them, so choose by the person rather than by the budget.
Which photograph works
Pictures with one large face or one clear main subject work best, because that is what the eye latches onto once the pieces are mixed. A group photo with ten small figures is dull to assemble, since half the pieces look alike. Send the original from your phone or camera rather than a file forwarded through a messenger, because messengers compress photographs and it shows in print.
Who it is given to
Most often it is a birthday present for a child, and then the puzzle carries the child, a favourite toy or the whole family. Adults receive one for a relationship anniversary or for no occasion at all, and the point is the process, because the photograph reveals itself slowly. It is also used to announce news, when the finished picture turns out to be a scan or a date and the person only learns of it after the last piece.
Frequently asked questions
Is the cardboard sturdy
The pieces are cut from heavy cardboard, hold their shape and do not delaminate with handling. A matte or glossy coating can be added, and then the print shrugs off damp fingers, while matte also keeps the surface from catching lamplight.
Is a box included
Yes, a cardboard box comes with it and can carry the same photograph. That matters for a present, because a puzzle in a bag and a puzzle in a box make very different impressions.
How long does it take to make
One to three working days, then delivery. This is one of the fastest things we make, so a puzzle really can be ordered a week before the date.
Can I order several identical ones
You can, and it is a common request for children's parties, where puzzles are handed to guests instead of sweets. Tell us the quantity and we will work it out together.
If you need a bigger one, look at the 20×30 cm photo puzzle, and the rest sit in the Puzzles section.