Where to Buy Puzzle Mats

The most challenging question for every puzzle enthusiast is what to do with the half-finished puzzle. For this, they either have to leave it as it is or have to place it on any table. In both cases, your puzzle will end up occupying a fairly large space that you can't use until your puzzle is complete. To solve this problem, you can purchase a puzzle mat.

Puzzle mats are easily available in stores like Amazon, eBay, Walmart, or Alibaba. You find several sizes, colors, and features of mats that go well with your preferences. If you are on a low budget, you can create a DIY puzzle mat with the help of cardboard pipe, felt, glue, scissors, cutter, pencil, and pencil. 

The best part of the puzzle mats is that they limit the risk of moving your pieces. Besides that, you can store puzzles in compact and small places when you are not making them. Just try to be a bit careful while rolling your mat to keep the pieces in their position.


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Where to Buy Puzzle Mats

Puzzle mats are easily available in both online and brick and mortar stores. However, if you’re looking for premium quality, it's best to look at credible sellers. Here are some of the best places to find fine material mats. 

Amazon

Puzzle mats are easily available on the Amazon store. Not to mention, you get incredible options when it comes to these mats. You can find different colors and sizes of mats. Most importantly, Amazon offers mats that come with interesting accessories for an exciting puzzle process. You can find products that come with folding jigsaw sorting trays, hand pumps, inflatable tubes, and much more.

The best part is that you can purchase a mat that allows you to do different puzzles on a single mat. In other words, Amazon offers you some products that can accommodate all sizes of puzzles: 500, 1000, 2000, and other sized puzzles. 

eBay

If you are looking for an online store other than Amazon, eBay is the best option. Like Amazon, you can find all sorts of puzzles mats on eBay. A unique feature you’ll see on online stores like eBay is that it lets you know how many pieces of the item have been sold. This way, you get a clear idea of which product has the highest demand. For instance, if a seller has sold hundreds of puzzle mats, it’s a sign that theirs offers good quality. 

Moreover, eBay offers puzzle mats made of different materials, such as felt, cloth, plastic, and others. This way, you can choose one that aligns with your preferences.

Walmart

If you are old-fashioned and love to see products in-person before buying them, you can visit Walmart to purchase mats. The best part is that you can find a Walmart in just about every city of the US. If you check out the website, chances are that you’ll find which one is closest to your house. 

When you head over to the store in person, you get a better view of what you are purchasing. Additionally, you can find all colors, sizes, and materials for the puzzle mats from these stores. If you feel confused about which mat will work best for you and whether or not it falls in your budget, you can ask for guidance from the store's salespeople. This way, you make sure to get the right item and don’t have to revisit the store to exchange it. 

Alibaba

This option is ideal for a person who wants to purchase mats in stock. The advantage of purchasing mats from Alibaba is that you get a large number of mats at affordable prices. If you calculate the per piece price on Alibaba, you’ll find that it’s considerably lower than what you pay on Amazon or eBay. 

You can easily find products with a minimum order of 100. However, if you want to reduce the price further, you purchase more pieces at a time. Just keep in mind that you will get the same product with the same size, color, and material, no matter how many you purchase. 

Make Your Own Puzzle Mat

If you don't have a budget, you can simply create your own puzzle mat. For a DIY mat, you will need:

  • Cardboard tube
  • Glue
  • Felt 
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Scissor
  • Cutter
  • Colored chart paper

Here are the steps you need to follow to make a cheap puzzle mat at home. 

Cut Felt

You need to use felt of any color and place it on a flat surface. Now, you need to make measurements of the felt before cutting. The size of your mat should be a few inches more than your puzzle size. So, mark the measurements with a pencil accordingly on the felt.

Once you are done with it, carefully cut your felt by keeping measurements as guidance. Try to cut as straight as possible to avoid an uneven look at its edges. 

Cut Cardboard Tube

Cardboard tubes are easily available at local stores. You need to cut it according to the size of your felt. Bur before that, mark the measurements so that you will not cut it a few inches less or more. 

Take a cutter and gradually cut your tube evenly. Even if your sides are uneven, you can cut the edges with the cutter once you separate your required tube from its source. 

Cover the Tube

If you don't like the appearance of the tube, you can cover the tube with chart paper. Take any colored chart paper you want, and cut it according to the size of your pipe. Stick the paper on the pipe with the help of any strong glue. 

Use your Puzzle Mat

Your puzzle mat is ready to use. Put the pieces on the puzzle, and if you want to continue doing your puzzle on some other day, you can simply fold your felt. For this purpose, you can keep the pipe on one end of the puzzle and start rolling it. Once you roll the felt, you can keep it in any safe and secure place. 


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