Can you complete a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle?
Completing a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle was something that had been on my own bucket list, and I can tell you it was no easy feat. What it was, however, was a few evenings’ worth of fun in an all-consuming way that also activates your brain.
How long does it take to solve a jigsaw puzzle?
As indicated, the change in the solving time for jigsaw puzzles seems to be pretty much linear with respect to the number of pieces. If a 1000-piece puzzle takes you around 8 hours to finish, you will probably spend 16 hours on a puzzle with 2000 pieces.
How many sides does a 1000 piece puzzle have?
Therefore a standard 1,000 piece puzzlenwould have 4,ooo sides. If you pick up a puzzle piece and count each side, it would have 4 sides. Whether it is a corner or side piece (border), does not matter. It still has 4 sides. In fact, all 1,000 pieces have 4 sides.
How long does it take you to do a 1000 piece?
An easy 1000 piece can take me as little as a week at one hour a day, or as long as a month at the same clip if it is especially difficult. I'm definitely on the slow-side compared to some on this sub, tho!! We do them as a Framily (4 adults) and we knock them out in an evening.
Puzzle Solving Time vs Number of Pieces
After gathering the puzzle completion times reported by people, we plotted these numbers against the quantity of pieces. The main aim was to see if the data follows a certain trend (which was the case).
Research Process
We utilized almost 60 data points in the research. A big reason for this low amount of data is because many people state their solving time in days or weeks rather than actual hours (which essentially makes the number useless for us). We also eliminated some clear outliers to have more representative data.
Conclusion
As indicated, the change in the solving time for jigsaw puzzles seems to be pretty much linear with respect to the number of pieces.
The Workspace
Before we take out the pieces, you need to set up a workspace for a puzzle of this size. Note the dimensions of the puzzle you're creating and clear a flat surface where you won't be disturbed. You don’t want to start a puzzle and realize halfway that you need to move your station.
The Setup
Open your puzzle and turn every piece picture-side up. This may seem tedious, but it tees up every following step and will reduce the overall time your puzzle will take.
Build the Framework
Many people like to create the border of their puzzle first. This allows you to better define your workspace and visualize the scale of each section.
Scale the Wall
When you have a few small clusters created from high-contrast pieces, begin extending them outwards. If you're a visual learner, it can help to place your clusters where they would be in the puzzle framework. You can also take this time to connect your clusters to the border you created.
Completion
Fill in all the remaining gaps and finish your puzzle! Take some time to enjoy your work — you put a lot of effort and energy into this process, and your strategies paid off.
