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Diy how to make a window cornice.
Drill 3 pilot holes down each side of the cornice as shown below.
I estimate that each cornice cost approximately 5 00 6 00 to make including cost of fabric.
The cornice goes above the window and has to leave space for any curtains or blinds you ll have under it.
Measure the width of the window that the cornice will hang over.
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Screws into the 1 2.
Angle the holes slightly toward the wall.
I love my fabric and it s fun to finally have my window treatments up.
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Step 4 assemble your window cornice.
Here s the completed bay window cornice.
Determine the height of the cornice and cut the foam board accordingly.
Make your own fabric covered window cornice shows how to cover a valance box with upholstery fabric.
As we worked on the wooden window cornice our 10 year old daughter was working on her own project a macrame valance.
This is a diy video on how to make a quick and easy window cornice on a budget with no sewing involved.
She followed a macrame kitchen curtain tutorial.
Measure the window s width then add a few inches to compensate for that.
This cornice is 11 inches high.
Pilot holes spaced about every foot in the top of the cornice 3 4 in.
In building a window cornice.
Steps on how to make a window cornice 1.
Add 3 inches to each side of the measurement 6 inches total.
Add another one or two inches for the thickness of the boards you ll use to make the cornice.
It really helped make our window beautiful.
From the back edge.
Hold the cornice tight to the wall and run 2 in.
Now you re ready to put this bad boy together.
Cut a piece of foam board to the width of the window plus 6 inches.
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My husband made wood blocks and screwed them into the window frame.
I am so pleased with my cornice boards.
Gather your cornice board 2 return pieces screws and drill.