Puzzle Question

13 years ago

I work a lot of puzzles and have rarely found a puzzle I would like to frame, but I found a great puzzle painted by Lynn Lupetti titled Breath of Life. It is beautiful! This artist is awesome! She is in the Smithsonian! I couldn't even find a copy of the painting.

My problem is....I have seen puzzles framed and they still look like puzzle with all of the indentations between the pieces. I like this picture well enough that I think I could live with that, but if there is something out there that would fill and smooth the surface without destroying the surface I sure would like to know about it...so anyone have any ideas or knowledge on what to use?

Thank in advance!

Belle

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paintingfool
13 years ago
Is this the painting? I think it would be easier to just buy the print at ArtPrints. I can't imagine being able to fill in the space without messing up the print. But I don't know, I have never seen it done. Good luck with it, if this is the painting, it is beautiful.
B {{!gwi}}
phonegirl
13 years ago
Belle, I've seen alot framed and you can see all the lines. If the one B showed is what you have it's beautiful and I can see why you would like it framed. Maybe you can go to ArtPrints and find the print. Good Luck.

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pezabelle
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13 years ago
Thanks everyone! I did a google search before posting here and came up with nothing!!!! Going over to check out the ArtsPrints......thanks!

And yes, this is the painting. I hope the print is as large as the puzzle, but then if it's a print they can decrease or enlarge anything.

Again, TY

About 30 minutes later: I did the search's and checked out Artprints and unless I win the lottery....my buying a print at $960.00 isn't going to happen soon. It was a good dream while it lasted.

Belle

Belle
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Belle, here's a link to "puzzle glue". If you do a Google search, there are lots of options to check out. Good luck on your puzzle. ;o) Luvs

Here is a link that might be useful: Puzzle glue
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Here is a link that might be useful: Puzzle glue and accessories
pezabelle
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13 years ago
Thank you all for the information. After looking at the puzzle for several day I decided to put it back in the box and add it to the other 3 puzzles I work at different times of the year. When it's puzzling attraction wears off I will pass it on.

Would still like to have a print....but think of how many books and brushes that many bucks can buy.

Belle
phonegirl
13 years ago
So True Belle...The ball is in your hands for sure. I don't have near the wants I use to. After losing DM I have realized that her things are so precious and have my walls covered with most of her things. She was never one for real expensive things in her home but I still love everything I have. She drove them and wore the expensive things.lol

I have more fun going to ys and finding good deals than shopping at the mall. Years ago you couldn't of paid me enough to stop at a yard sale. My how we change thru the years.

I'm surprised you put that puzzle away tho. I've posted a few more tables over on the Holiday forum if your browsing and want to take a look.

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