Dissectology

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Spacial confusion is part of some College level entrance exams though listed as something else. ROFL

 

[NewTricks]

These tests are also a part of army recruitment. I failed.

[NewTricks]

Goodbye puppies, goodbye puzzles~

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BINGO very nice

 

[NewTricks]

Hibble.

What is even more awesome is this came to me in a twilight 'sleep state.'

I guess if you've "got it" it just comes naturally. 

[NewTricks]

A little embellishment this morning.

When my daughter was young, I rescued a tortoiseshell kitten from the neighborhood, (Lulu) and later a black lab mix from a shelter. (Soapie). Their antics were the basis of a special language created between the two of us. The closest phenomenon is cryptophasia. Curiously, words, phrases and voice intonation have survived 35 years!

While this word was combined with a prefix, the root word and meaning remains the same.

Booskie

[NewTricks]

TBD

Edited September 3, 2023 by NewTricks
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[NewTricks]

That is very thoughtful ❤️ Finally starting to function and do homework.

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Ambivalence.

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There's a puzzle pause for now, but I'll reveal my unpatented method of mounting on foam core meant to bypass sticky paper, puzzle glue and worst of all, taking it to Michael's for mounting. Save those $$$ This was for a puzzle measuring 27 inches long and 20 inches wide.

Materials Needed:

• Craft knife with new sharp blades
• Ruler, pencil, pen
• Foamcore bigger than your puzzle
• Hot Glue Gun
• Twine, (string, wire)
• Plastic cable clips or something similar

Measure the longest side, then divide roughly into segments measuring 5-6 inches each. Use pencil and ruler to mark the board.

Take a fresh blade and score the board along the lines, do not cut completely through, but as close to the Foamcore backing as you can.

Pick up the foam-core and bend it back and forth to separate the sides from each other. Repeat for each successive line. set aside.

Plug in the hot glue gun. (bigger is better, depending on your puzzle) Insert a glue stick and wait for the melting point. (about 3-5 minutes)

Place a cover over the work surface, place puzzle FACE Down on the work surface.

 

Apply hot glue to the first scored segment of the board, smear if you can with an implement. Take the board and place it glue side down onto the puzzle back.
Be sure to align as well as you can. Press firmly, or run your hands over the area to ensure a good seal. At this point, bend the remainder of the foam core back without tearing the backing, and apply glue to the next segment.

Press on the back of the puzzle, repeat as before. Soon, all your segments will be glued to the puzzle back. Insert additional sticks into the gun as needed. Having two people do this method is (I imagine) definitely easier hat doing it solo. If you're unsure of the process, do a smaller puzzle first.

For reassurance and no fail process, let the puzzle sit for 8 hours. This may not be totally necessary, but can't hurt. It might help everything become stable, depending on the humidity, and conditions in your space. After that, trim the Foamcore to the puzzle edges, taking care to protect the cutting surface from permanent damage.

Final Step: measure for hangers on the back of the foam core. I won't get into specifics here, as size of the puzzle, hanging preferences are individual for each person. I used a double hanger method, one on each side. In order to maximize surface area and stabilize the hangers, I've placed the clips adjacent to each other, so the weight of the puzzle is distributed evenly when it hangs.

(Proofed as well as I can, but one or two typos might have slipped by.)

 

Edited September 24, 2023 by NewTricks
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[NewTricks]

On 9/14/2023 at 8:46 AM, NewTricks said:

There's a puzzle pause for now

I spoke too soon.

The pieces are quite large, and someone else already started it. I'm working on the perimeter, my own version of the "be all and end all."  Dimensions are 24" by 30".

[NewTricks]

This topic is headed for convergence.  I might bounce between candy wrappers and words, who knows?

Dissectology refers to jigsaw puzzles, ArcGIS refers to a mapping program I'm learning. Sometimes words pop up in "puzzling contexts". This word falls within the mapping environment~proving to be quite the puzzle without physical pieces.

GRATICULE: (noun)  a grid of longitudinal lines and latitudinal lines on which maps are drawn.

P.S. I am now "up and running" with the newest mapping software  (2 days, 3 people and 4 hours but who's counting?) I successfully completed my first assignment, uploading it for grading. ☑️

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On 9/15/2023 at 12:27 PM, NewTricks said:

I spoke too soon.

The pieces are quite large, and someone else already started it. I'm working on the perimeter, my own version of the "be all and end all."  Dimensions are 24" by 30".

Sad to say but I recognize all but the Tween Meals, and Twin Caramallow and have had all of them at one time or another. Not good for one's weight or health 😅

 

[NewTricks]

Funny how they are considered "treats"~I forgot all about avoiding sugar posts. Sorry.

[AdvancedSetup]

Right, treats to die by

But many do taste so good

 

[NewTricks]

"My name is NewTricks, I'm a sugar addict."

Growing up, there were cases of Coke in the garage. I later switched to Pepsi though.

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At a new crossroads with the Candy Wrapper Puzzle. Just our short admissions of sugar in it's various forms was enough to get me thinking about the ways kids are programmed to crave it. And that lasts a lifetime. That led to some distance. It's not as appealing as it once was.

I went through the remaining pieces to construct an intact border. Found 3, but 3 are still missing. I looked 3 separate times! Nope. I met a firm boundary of "not worth it." Much like what happened with the Tile puzzle, but those feelings were a bit different. The outcome is the same. Au revoir. If we meet again, I'll walk on by.

[AdvancedSetup]

Agreed, annoying to work on a puzzle with missing pieces

 

[NewTricks]

You have revived my interest by your post in Yellowstone-Puzzles,  especially these. 😍 Birds, first, then foxes, bison & bears.

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Nice. I've not even looked up the company. They probably have quite a few others.

 

[NewTricks]

Lots of fun stuff for adults and kids Madd Capp Games & Puzzles ~ cards too. Might be something your household would enjoy.

[NewTricks]

The parent company is listed as e11even LLC this is their website. Pretty cool, you might like it. Portfolio

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Didn't see anything like the puzzles there

 

[NewTricks]

Correct. It was the site design with the liquid colors flowing in behind the clean angled lines that psyched me. Madd Capp puzzle collections are here.