We used one of the cheap white metal curtain rods and.
Build cornice box with foam core.
Finish the edges by folding the batting with a straight vertical seam in the corners.
Wrap and staple tightly on the inside of the cornice.
Foam and fabric spray adhesive.
If your valance spans a large area bolster the back of the valance with a board made of a foam insulation scrap.
It also helps when you go to hang it because the cornice box will be much sturdier.
This is the length your cornice will be including the side.
Make the corners of your cornice by.
Cut out the length and width of foam board.
The stability piece is to make sure your cornice box is sturdy and doesn t start morphing on you over time.
If you had your wood pre cut at the hardware store the stability piece should fit pretty snug in between the two side pieces.
Pull tightly ensuring that there are no wrinkles on the face of the cornice then staple on the interior edge of the cornice box.
Following the directions of the foam core board tutorials i built my cornices from my foam panels.
When the window does not have a frame or trim around it measure.
Hot glue melts plastic foam so do not overdo it with the glue.
My aunt made a cornice for my big bedroom window using the long side corner of a refrigerator box which happened to be just the right length.
A low temperature hot glue is an alternative.
Also part of the charm of lightweight cornice boxes is that the fabric will help hold it together once all is said and done.
There are 6 styles for you to chose from and add a personal touch to your home without sewing.
Figure out the width that you want the cornice to be.
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Our no sew cornice kits are perfect for the diy er and professional.
We bought a sheet that matched the bedding too.
After the glue is dry trim your toothpicks and spray with tacky spray adhesive.
House counselor laurie march shows how to make a simple stenciled cornice box for a window.
Measure the length of your window and add a foot to that.
I used an exacto.
As easy as 1 2 3.