We’re excited to introduce two new puzzle cut patterns that will trick and tease you. We’re so pleased we can finally share with you our new laser cut jigsaw puzzle designs and thought you might like to know a little more about these wooden puzzles and the inspiration behind them.
There is a long history of jigsaw puzzles and during the 19th Century they became not only a form of amusement and education for children, but also a fashionable parlour activity for adults to enjoy. Jigsaw puzzles for adults were often made from wood, featuring intricate designs and complex cut patterns. Themes ranged from scenic landscapes and famous artworks to educational subjects.
Due to the advances in printing techniques towards the end of the 19th century wooden puzzles could have a high-quality print adhered to their surface, paving the way for more premium, detailed, colourful and unique jigsaws to be made. But it was the invention of the treadle saw that (literally) carved the way for more intricate designs as jigsaw puzzle cutters could manoeuvre wood in new and exciting ways to create more complex and interesting jigsaw puzzle pieces.
These advances led to a significant rise in the popularity of jigsaws puzzles towards the end of the 19th century and into the 20th century. A May 1908 New York Times headline declared:
NEW Puzzle Menaces the City’s Sanity
The picture-puzzle craze has come to town, and for those who are not staying awake nights to fit the puzzled together are using them as a sedative to put them to sleep. Young and old, rich and poor, all hard at work fitting cut-up pictures together. Solitaire is forgotten.
These innovations remain hallmarks of wooden puzzles for adults.
Inspired by classic puzzle cuts from the early 20th century, our talented design team have been hard at work creating these cunning puzzle cuts, perfect for those who love a longer, more challenging puzzle experience. Designed with a confounding combination of shaped whimsies and unique pieces, which means more challenge per piece.
These intricate puzzle cuts were originally created by using a traditional jigsaws and can be replicated using modern state-of-the-art lasers, just like ones we have at Wentworth Puzzles HQ! The cuts still showcase the skill and artistry of the puzzle makers, who turn wooden pieces into puzzle masterpieces.
This new style of Wentworth Wooden Puzzle pays homage to the ingenuity and artistry of past puzzle designs, combining traditional cut styles, with modern jigsaw puzzle making techniques. These new puzzles will be a thrill for vintage puzzle enthusiasts and jigsaw newbies alike. The unique cut designs and thick wooden pieces ensure they will be an engaging and enjoyable source of challenge and satisfaction.
Our new ‘Vine’ cut puzzles are a delightful addition to our range and pose a particularly perplexing challenge to those looking to conquer a hard puzzle. Full of daringly difficult spiral-shaped pieces and themed whimsies, these wooden puzzles are trickier than most!
Thinking outside the box is key when tackling this new style of wood puzzle as there is no logic or pattern to them. They’re designed using a random and confounding combination of curly pieces complimented by shaped themed whimsies. The curlicue shapes will challenge puzzlers and ignite a sense of intrigue as you experiment with different piece combinations. Try your hand at this new style of unique wooden puzzles and relish the satisfaction of seeing the intricate design come to life.
Our bestselling ‘Puzzling Pumpkin’ puzzle is made using the sense-defying design and as puzzlers loved this design so much, it inspired this new range of difficult jigsaw puzzles with challenging cuts.
New Designs for All Puzzle Lovers
These new puzzle cuts are a different type of challenge for puzzlers and will appeal not only to jigsaw lovers, but people who enjoy all types of puzzles, including, logic-based puzzles, crossword puzzles and number-puzzles. They’re perfect for puzzle pros of any description and would make a great gift idea for the amateur puzzlers and jigsaw aficionados alike.
Don’t forget to share your puzzle adventures with us online, tag us @wentworthpuzzles so we can feature your puzzle posts on our page, too!
