Small Puzzles

Containing only 20-50 pieces, these puzzles are unexpectedly difficult because it is hard to tell the up-side of individual pieces from the down-side.

Puzzles may feature sculpting, whimsies or double fits, and exploit aspects of visual perception such as subjective figures, illusory borders and background/foreground switches.

They are most difficult if done sight unseen.

Small puzzles are hand crafted to a plan, but sometimes the plan can be modified to personalise the puzzle.

 

Small puzzles with non-interlocking pieces

Puzzles with non-interlocking pieces, also called push fit pieces, are more difficult than interlocking puzzles

Seahorse
Pieces: ~30
Price: $AUD 45
One of the hardest of the small puzzles
Colours may differ from those shown

 

 

Fresh water crocodiles
Pieces: ~40
Price: $AUD45
Colours used may differ from those shown

 

 

 

Lighthouse and seal
Pieces: ~45
Price: $AUD45

 

 

 

Cat got your tongue*
Pieces: ~45
Price: $AUD45
*There are three figures in this puzzle

 

 

 

Small puzzles with interlocking pieces

Corroboree frog puzzle
Pieces: ~ 25
Price: $AUD45
Colours may differ slightly from those shown

 

 

 

Frill-necked lizard puzzle
Pieces: ~ 25
Price: AUD$45
Colours may differ from those shown

 

 

 

Cow & calf puzzle
Pieces: ~ 25
Price: AUD$45
Colours may differ from those shown