About my ratings

Perhaps because of my day job, I'm a tough rater. Everything 3/5 and above I consider worth the time and money. If I purchase on Etsy or a similar platform and the puzzle is as expected, I will give a top rating on the platform because of how seller ratings work, but here "as expected" is probably a 3/5 in most cases.
Showing posts with label smyth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label smyth. Show all posts

Monday, December 6, 2021

Lotus Labyrinth

 Smyth Puzzles, 548 pieces. Beautiful and challenging handcut puzzle. 6/10 Stave scale.






Wednesday, July 22, 2020

I See the Moon and the Moon Sees Me

Smyth Puzzles, 354 pieces. The first Smyth I did was incredibly hard because of the repetitive, limited color image. This one was easier because of small differences in the color of the sky, but by no means easy, and the inclusion of an extra multipiece whimsy had me, let's say puzzled, for a while! Nicely done. 8/10


some whimsies on left

The multipiece whimsy actually in the puzzle

complete ... but there are still pieces!

the stragglers, assembled

Friday, June 19, 2020

Mola Madness

Smyth Puzzles, 442 pieces. Canadian hand-cutter, available on Etsy. Incredible difficulty with lots of internal color line cutting and some cute whimsies. (Cutter has other, less difficult images available.) 6/10 Stave scale.
whoops on the picture: every piece is purple and red

mostly animal whimsies