Agate Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle – ID 998

Puzzle may not be exactly as illustrated, (although very similar) because each agate puzzle is a unique pattern.

Agate puzzles are wooden jigsaw puzzles inspired by the formation of agates, a colorful banded stone. Each puzzle is unique, emerging from a computer simulation that creates natural variations in the shape, pieces, and image.

Cut style – Maze
This puzzle is cut in a dense, maze-like cut pattern. The extreme intertwining and high piece count make Maze our hardest cut style. The pieces are grown in a simulation of elastic rods. The edges grow, lengthening, until they collide, pushing each other into contorted shapes.

Artwork – Algorithmic Agate
Each computer generated image represents a slice of an algorithmic geode. Concentric layers of color radiate from the puzzle’s edge filling the surface with a banded pattern reminiscent of agate. Each band of growth exhibits slight changes in growth rate, color and character resulting in a unique pattern.

size: about 8.5”
material: 1/4″ birch plywood
number of pieces: about 180 including 4 crystal-themed whimsies
made in Palenville, NY

We also have similar but larger Orbicular Geode Puzzles.