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