how do you make a cornice board out of foam board

How to make a cornice board valance?

1. Measure the outside width of the window including the frame or wood trim around it. Add 1.5 inches and mark that width on the foam insulation board with a pen. Determine how tall you'd like the cornice board valance to be, such as 12 inches. If unsure, ask a friend to hold a cardboard scrap cut to the size of the valance ...

How to make a foam board for a gift?

Place the fabric on the work table, decorative side down. Set the batting atop the fabric, aligned evenly . Set the foam board over the batting. Fold the fabric and batting up over the foam including the support arms, wrapping the foam as if wrapping a gift.

How to score foam board for valance?

Set a straightedge across the foam board at the desired valance height. Score the board with a utility knife. Move the straightedge and score the board at the ending width as well . Remove the straightedge and continue scoring the board more deeply along the knifed lines. Snap the board along the score marks once the cuts are deep enough .

Why do you need a foam valance?

A homemade foam valance matches your decor perfectly, because you picked the fabric and the size of the valance. As an added benefit, a foam valance is lightweight and installs easily, with no special tools or hardware needed.

What to do when you get tired of the decor?

If you get tired of the decor in your room, simply swap out the fabric on your homemade valance for new fabric.

How to make a gift wrap board?

Place the fabric on the work table, decorative side down. Set the batting atop the fabric , aligned evenly. Set the foam board over the batting. Fold the fabric and batting up over the foam including the support arms, wrapping the foam as if wrapping a gift. Pull the fabric taut and secure it every few inches along the board with straight pins pushed through at an angle, ensuring the pins don't poke through the other side. Continue tugging and pulling fabric taut, folding it along corners as necessary, as you would do when wrapping a boxed gift. Cut away excess fabric with scissors. Add pins as needed to ensure a snug fit to the fabric.

Does hot glue melt plastic?

Hot glue melts plastic foam, so do not overdo it with the glue. A low-temperature hot glue is an alternative.

What is cornice board?

Cornice boards are a modern window treatment and can be used with any home decor style as a way to elevate the room. While cornice boxes are used in traditional decor often times and therefore they have the thought of being “outdated,” I think they are a fun and beautiful element. I especially love using them in nurseries as a way to bring in more color and pattern.

How deep should I mount a cornice board?

I make it wider than the window so that the window feels larger, but also so that the curtains can be pulled open and sit on the wall, rather than sitting in front of the window and blocking light. A good rule of thumb is about 6-12” outside the window trim on each side. We used an extension rod and went the max width leaving us about 6” on each side of the window. Take into account the returns on both sides and how deep you would like it. You want it to at least clear the window trim and any rods or blinds that will be mounted on the window. The overall dimensions of my cornice board were 72 inches long by 18 inches high and the corner returns were 6 inches deep.

Can you use styrofoam on cornice boards?

Note: My cornice board got a little heavy to hang since it’s quite long so the styrofoam isn’t super stable. I would recommend using fo am on cornice boards that are shorter than the one I made so that your styrofoam doesn’t get bendy and will hold.

Can you hang a window valance box with a wall anchor?

The benefit of making your window valance box out of foam is it’s so lightweight and easy to hang! You don’t even need wall anchors. I hot glued two hooks on the back of the cornice so it could simply clip up on two nails in the wall. The hot glue on the hangers ended up not holding, so I would recommend sewing on your wall hangers to ensure they are secure.

What are the benefits of cornice board?

Benefits of a Cornice Board: A cornice board may not sound exciting, but it provides many benefits as a window treatment. Here are a few: Cornices help to create an interesting layering effect when used to top off other curtains and window coverings.

What is a cornice in a window?

There is no hanging fabric; instead, a cornice is an upholstered board that is attached to the wall above your window. In this way, cornices provide a more structured window treatment option than valences do, while also creating interest through the fabric that you use.

What are blinds made of?

The example below by blog.blinds.com is made in a very similar way to how we made ours. As you can see, it’s made of three pieces of lumber, and connected with a couple of inexpensive L-brackets (also called corner braces).

When were cornices invented?

In fact, they are a very, very old idea. As far as I can tell from my 10-second, we’ll call it exhaustive, “just google it” research, they date back to 16th century Italy.

Can a cornice be mistaken for a valence?

If you have ever felt confused about window treatment terminology, you are not alone! Today I am focusing on a cornice window treatment, which can sometimes be mistaken for a valence. It’s easy to see why they can be confused, as they are both decorative touches used to top off your window.

Can a 5 year old make a cornice?

Your five-year-old could do it…no five-year-old available? Eh, get your three-year-old to do it, then. Easy breezy lemon squeezy. Here’s a quick video overview of the DIY cornice assembly process:

Is a cornice board a box?

If you’re here for some brand new, out of the box, creative innovation today…I’m sorry to disappoint. Actually it just doesn’t get more “in the box” than cornices. In fact, a cornice board pretty much IS a box, affixed above your windows. BUT I LOVE ‘EM.