Set a straightedge across the foam board at the desired valance height.
Diy window cornice foam board.
Add 1 5 inches and mark that.
I used an exacto.
Following the directions of the foam core board tutorials i built my cornices from my foam panels.
On the other hand a cornice is a hard treatment.
Measure the outside width of the window including the frame or wood trim around it.
Cut 4 pieces of foam board 3 inches wide and 11 inches or the height of your cornice tall.
Figure out the width that you want the cornice to be.
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Cut 4 small pieces from 1 3 inch piece of foam board and use them as stabilizers for the side of the cornice.
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There is no hanging fabric.
Cut out the length and width of foam board.
Using hot glue secure 2 smaller pieces to each side of the front cornice board.
How to make a cornice board valance from foam insulation 1.
For my kitchen window i needed a 46 width.
Score the board with a utility knife.
This is the length your cornice will be including the side.
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Make the corners of your cornice by.
Starting in the middle wrap the batting fabric toward the back as tight as possible and secure in place with nails.
Instead a cornice is an upholstered board that is attached to the wall above your window.
First you need to measure the width of your window and decide how deep you need to make your cornice board and how tall you want it.
Work your way to the ends of the box snipping and folding at the corners where necessary.
To cover the boards cut a piece of batting fabric 10 wider and 10 longer than your foam box including the returns.