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STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam:
Sheet, one 36" x 12" x 1"
Other Materials:
Fabric, to cover cornice frame (our fabric measured 54" x 24")
Quilt batting, 36" x 6" (optional)
Grosgrain ribbon, 1" x 60" (optional)
Wood picks or toothpicks
Serrated knife
Candle stub
Sharp pencil
Yardstick or ruler
Scissors
Straight pins
U-pins
Thick, white craft glue
Low-temp glue gun and glue sticks (optional)
Iron and ironing board (optional)
Angle brackets with screws, 5", two
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| Instructions |
| (Note: The window shown is 34" across, and the cornice measures 36" wide and 6" tall. If your window measurements vary, adjust the sizes accordingly. For windows wider than 36", glue two sheets together along the 12" edges, joining them with thick, white craft glue and wood picks or toothpicks; u-pins inserted between the pieces will help enhance the bond. Let glue dry completely before moving on to the cornice construction.) |
| 1. Using ruler and sharp pencil, draw a line down center of foam sheet, creating two, 36" x 6" halves. Wax serrated knife and using knife like a saw, cut along the scored line. Set aside one 36" x 6" piece for cornice front. Mark and cut out two, 4" x 6" pieces for cornice sides. Save remaining foam pieces for future use. |
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2. Refer to Fig. 1 to join sides to front. Place glue on three wood picks, and insert into 6" edge of side piece. Using thick, white craft glue or low temperature glue gun, join side to front. Repeat with second side. Let dry completely.
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| 3. If using quilt batting, cut 36" x 6" piece of batting. Glue to front of cornice. |
| 4. Cut fabric strip measuring 54" x 18". Press fabric, if needed. Center and pin fabric to cornice front; pins are temporary and help hold fabric in place during assembly. Carefully wrap fabric around cornice frame, neatly folding at the corners and wrapping fabric onto the back. After cornice is covered, glue fabric in place. If any of the cornice frame is uncovered, cover with fabric scrap. If using pins to help hold fabric in place on the reverse side, dip pins in glue first, for better hold. Let glue dry. |
| 5. If desired, cut ribbon in 15" lengths. Wrap and glue around each end, and in front, 1-1/2" from each corner. |
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6. Attach angle brackets to wall; slide cornice over them and pin in place.
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Form No. 179-01985
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