Puzzle Saver (8-Ounce), CS15068, White

Mod Podge is basically the duct tape of my crafting life. I use it for everything—home projects, DIY gifts, classroom crafts—you name it. I honestly couldn’t live without it. This latest bottle earned “household hero” status because we used it to mount a Star Wars puzzle my husband finished for his man cave. (Yes, I’m that supportive wife who turns puzzles into wall art. Please clap.) It dried clear, kept the colors bright, and sealed the whole thing beautifully without any streaks or bubbles. It’s easy to spread, dries fast, and the finish looks clean and professional every single time. Whether you’re a casual crafter or the queen of DIY, this stuff is a must-have in your drawer. If Mod Podge ever disappears, so will half my home projects—so I keep a bottle (or three) on standby.

An 8 oz bottle will do about four 500 piece 24x18 puzzles with 3 coats on the front and 1 coat on the back. We do our puzzles on a piece of laminate countertop (a sink cut out) and I've found I can do the glue up right on that and dried puzzle glue peels off, easy as pie. That is convenient because you don't have to worry; you can just brush the edges to seal them too. I apply with a 3" non-cheapo paintbrush. (Nothing too expensive, but if you use a 99 cent chip brush you'll end up with bristles embedded in your work.) Clean up your brush with water before things dry. I do one coat on the front by pouring a tablespoon or so on a section at a time and brushing it out. It will pool in the joints, but that's good. Don't worry that it's very white and opaque, it dries clear. After the first coat is on reasonably thick, let it dry several hours, then flip the puzzle over, brush a single coat on the back, and let it dry for a few hours. Then flip back over to the front. At that point, you can do coats about once an hour to build whatever thickness you like. I do one more thick coat, sand smooth with 0000 steel wool to get rid of any brush marks and wipe it clean with a very slightly damp cloth. Then one last coat, very thin with a foam brush, and if there's any brush marks after it dries, a bit more 0000 steel wool. At this point the glued puzzle is quite study but with a bit of flex and a nice glossy surface (about as glossy as a standard puzzle's finish.)

Worked perfect! I used the whole container, doing 1 coat on the front and 2 on the back. The puzzle isn't super stiff but seems like it will hold together for a long time after I hang it on the wall. I used a cheap painters brush which probably wasn't the best idea as some of the bristles got stuck in the glue. Next time I'll try a sponge brush. Here's my cat as scale for the puzzle.

This has a super clean, thin, durable finish. It was super easy to apply, and my puzzle is holding up great! I used two coats on the front and one on the back (two coats almost used a whole small 4 oz bottle). It seems to be high quality and functional for the price.

I have started putting puzzles together and have searched for a glue that won't turn yellow and hold my puzzle together. A friend recommended Mod Podge Puzzle glue. I was a bit nervous when I realized it was white and not clear, but dries clear. I liked how it turned out so I put it on my diamond puzzle and was very impressed how it coated each fleck of diamond and now holds it in place. It was super easy to brush on. It has a thick texture so it gets in the cracks and bonds quickly. Less than 30 minutes and it was completely dry. It adds a nice shein to my puzzles. After coating 3 puzzles I still have a half of a bottle left. Which I will most likely add another coat as I will be hanging my puzzles on my wall.

Works great, very easy to work with. Dried clear and smooth. Applied one coat to the front of the puzzle just using a credit card -- did the back with a foam brush and honestly the card was easier. We used 2.5 of these 8-ounce bottles to seal the front and back of our 5000-piece puzzle. Works out to about 1800 sq. in. per bottle (for anyone who may benefit from such math in the future).

Worked perfectly for sealing a puzzle for framing!

Was a great addition to the specialty puzzle I gifted this Christmas. Easy to use and perfect coverage to keep the puzzle looking great. Perfect size, and value for this product.

The glue dries to a smooth finish.

Goes on white and becomes clear. Excellent product.

初めは高いので買うか迷いましたが、高評価だったので使ってみてとても良かったです。

Excelente compra, muy útil para darle acabado a los rompecabezas y poder enmarcarlo.

I read a few online reviews before buying this - each one I read voted this as the top glue for jigsaws. After using it, I can see why! We had a few jigsaws to glue together. This is great for all types of jigsaw, including thick wooden ones (see photos ). I used a paintbrush to apply a layer, then use a bit of card to gently scrap across the puzzle. This helps give an even coverage, whilst making sure it sets into all the cracks. You may need more than one coat - it depends on the size of your puzzle - smaller sized puzzles can get away with just one. The back will need a coating too! Afterwards, the puzzle dries quite solid - you don't even need a frame to hang it! I find that it enhances the colours of the puzzle, whilst giving it a slight glossy finish. It's pricey, but it does a fantastic job and there's plenty in the jar to cover a few jigsaws. Highly recommended.