How to Turn Puzlet Gems into Hanging Ornament Puzzles

Posted on | October 24, 2009 | No Comments

Any Puzlet Gem can be made into a hanging ornament puzzle for Christmas or gift-giving.  Here’s how:

1.  Using an Xacto knife and stiff clear plastic sheeting (overhead mylars, report covers, scrap x-ray film, etc.) cut out two ornament cover pieces (front and back) in the shape of the assembled Puzlet, measuring 1/8^th inch extra around all edges.

2.  At 1/8^th-inch in from the edges of the covers cut 1mm x 1.4-inch slits at top, bottom and sides of mini covers, as shown.

3.  Cut four 8-inch pieces of ¼-inch ribbon, and thread through front and back slits of covers.  Insert Puzlet and tie little bows at each edge being sure not to pinch covers too tight as it will cause them to bow.  Take your time…you can do it!

4.  Using a standard 1.25-inch paperclip, open it up and press into a flat “S.”  Run one hook of the paperclip under the top bow of the covered ornament puzzle.  Your Puzlet Gem is now ready to hang as a charming decoration!

Note:  If your Puzlet isn’t holding together well and you are concerned pieces may drop out the sides or bottom, just add a line of clear puffy fabric paint, tacky glue, or caulk along the inside edges of your back cover.  Allow to dry thoroughly before assembling ornaments (ornament puzzles).

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