Number Puzzle

How to make a number puzzle for Kids using Easel and the X-Carve. Simple and easy!!

Estimated time: 4 minutes

Cut two pieces of 1/4" birch plywood to 11.5"W x 8.625"H

Estimated time: 2 minutes

Load project in Easel and send it to the X-Carve to cut.

Sit back and watch the X-Carve cut away.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

Once the X-Carve is done, cut the tables of with a sharp utility knife. Be careful!

Glue the piece with the letters cut out to the second pieces of plywood. Make sure you don't get any glue where the numbers go. Us claps to hold the two pieces together while the glue drys.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

Using craft paint, paint the numbers. I used 5 colors, red, yellow, green, purple and orange. Or you can paint the numbers any color you want.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

Sand the edge of the puzzle board so that everything is nice and smooth. I rounded the corners of the board as well. Don't want sharp points to hurt the kids.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

I used a 1/8" dowel and cut 3/16" long pieces to glue on the numbers. To help keep the knobs straight I used a square to line them up.

Estimated time: 6 minutes

I sprayed everything with a spray on Polyurethane. My kids are out of the "put everything in your mouth" stage. So I want worried about the finish. There are kid friendly finishes out there if you are worried about your child putting the pieces in their mouth. Do a quick Google search to find natural wood finishes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes