The Maple Process
Turn Your Photo Into a Puzzle
Drag the line to see the before & after, then piece the family photo back together — click "Shop Here" to order your own custom maple puzzle.
The Reveal
Slide to compare the original photo and its puzzle version.
Piece It Back Together
Click two pieces to swap them until every seam lines up.
Our Craft
The Maple Process
Every Atelier puzzle begins as a single board of sustainably harvested maple. Here's how it becomes a keepsake — from raw timber to the piece that completes your picture.
Step 01
Your Photo, Uploaded
You choose the moment — a family portrait, a wedding day, a beloved pet — and upload it through our designer above. We check resolution and colour balance so the finished puzzle looks as sharp as the original print.
Step 02
Select Your Maple Board
Choose from three grades of sustainably harvested maple — Classic, Reserve, and Heirloom — each milled to a consistent 5mm thickness for a smooth, satisfying weight in hand.
Step 03
Laser-Cut by Hand
Our artisans guide each board through the laser table themselves, tracing unique whimsy-piece shapes — no two puzzles share an identical cut. This is the slowest, most deliberate step in the process.
Step 04
Sanded & Inspected
Every edge is hand-sanded smooth, every piece test-fitted, and the full image checked against your original upload before it earns the Atelier stamp on the back panel.
Step 05
Boxed & Delivered
Your puzzle rests in a keepsake maple-lidded box, wrapped in tissue and a hand-written note, then shipped carbon-neutral straight to your door — ready to gift or unbox together.
Ready to see your photo in maple?
Upload a photo above and preview your puzzle free — no commitment until you're ready to order.