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 David Beffa-Negrini crafts his signature "jester" piece into each Fool's Gold puzzle
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Follow the Fool!
(Or, what's David been up to lately or planning to do soon?)
Puzzle Cutting Demo
David recently demonstrated his puzzle cutting techniques at the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen's Open Studio in Harrisville, NH.
The Open Studio Tour offered the ability for the public to visit the studios of more than 80 state-juried members of the League of NH Craftsmen. The event was held over Veteran's Day Weekend.
For more information on the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, visit their web site at http://www.nhcrafts.org.
David attended the
AGPC Convention and
Puzzle Parley in San Francisco
From April 13-15, the Association of Game and Puzzle Collectors (AGPC) conducted its 2007 annual convention in San Francisco.
A special Puzzle Parley symposium, devoted entirely to jigsaw puzzles, was also held.
David Beffa-Negrini is president of the AGPC, an organization dedicated to the collection and preservation of games and puzzles.
To learn more about the AGPC please visit www.agpc.org.
In the December 2006 issue of New Hampshire Magazine, David Beffa-Negrini was commissioned to craft a custom wooden jigsaw puzzle for an article about community titled "No Missing Pieces."
Click here for the full article.
December 2006 |
"No Missing Pieces"
Article: John Walters
Artwork: Sissi Shattuck Custom puzzle:
David Beffa-Negrini
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The Jigsaw Puzzle Book
Fool's Gold puzzles gets a mention
in Anne D. Williams' book:
The Jigsaw Puzzle:
Piecing Together a History
If you, or someone you know
enjoys jigsaw puzzles, then
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Welcome to Fool's Gold
Custom Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles
Founded in 1997 by David Beffa-Negrini, Fool's Gold offers
unique, one-of-a-kind handcrafted wooden jigsaw puzzles
made from the finest materials available.
All wooden jigsaw puzzles are individually handcut from a solid piece
of 1/4" basswood backed with a double-thick mahogany veneer.
We use the finest blades available, as tiny as .007" in thickness!
Be sure to check out our ARTISTS section
where you'll find more than 100 beautiful
images that can be crafted into jigsaw puzzles. |
Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles are the Perfect Gifts
For Any and
All Occasions
A custom wooden jigsaw puzzle from Fool's Gold is perfect for any and all occasions— birthdays, holidays, weddings, graduations, retirements, anniversaries, reunions, promotions, and corporate events. And, especially for those people who seem to have just about everything!
Have fun and explore the rest of this site to discover why Fool’s Gold puzzles are the best choice when looking for custom wooden jigsaw puzzles.
We look forward to serving you!
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 Rose is a Rose
A beautiful Victorian image of roses handcrafted with irregular edges to add more challenge and difficulty for the puzzle assembler.
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F1087 |
125 pcs |
7.5" x 10" |
$295 |
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Kit 'N Kaboodle
Artist: Kitty Holman
F1070A |
35 pcs |
3.5" x 4.5" |
$50 |
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F1070B |
65 pcs |
5" x 6.5" |
$95 |
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Between a fine handcrafted wooden jigsaw puzzle versus today's standard cardboard variety, well, there is no comparison.
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Good Morning, Wolf
Artist: Trina Schart Hyman
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F1054A |
35 pcs |
4" x 4.5" |
$50 |
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F1054B |
80 pcs |
6" x 7" |
150 |
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F1054C |
200 pcs |
10" x 11" |
395 |
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Trina lost her final battle to breast cancer in 2004. In her honor, Fool's Gold will donate 10% of all (Trina Schart Hyman) puzzle sales to help support the fight against this disease.
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Two recent examples of jigsaw puzzles cut by Fool's Gold. Popular all year round!
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Happy Times (irregular edge)
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Bunnies About (11 little ones!)
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The Fool's Gold wooden jigsaw puzzle example below highlights an irregular edge along the top incorporating several cat and mice figural pieces. This border makes for a more interesting and challenging puzzle (as no final picture of the puzzle is included for the assembler).
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Cat in the Shadows - Artist: Lorena Pugh
See more of Lorena's artwork in the ARTISTS section.
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