Hallway
How can I make Styrofoam archways and crown molding?




I visited a home with beautiful crown moulding and archways. The owner (who has passed away) made them himself from large pieces of styrofoam. I would love an arch over our hallway and kitchen entrance. How is it done?


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All kinds of ways. Seems like everyone has their own way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hom-Fv4ghPM
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-create-archway
https://www.familyhandyman.com/drywall/how-to-build-a-drywall-arch/view-all/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKTTks7SLA8
https://www.google.com/search?q=diy+doorway+arch&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj3lpa_yebfAhXPmq0KHQEgAWwQsAR6BAgAEAE&biw=1536&bih=740
https://www-pinterest-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.pinterest.com/amp/pin/147563325261005271/?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQECAFYAQ%3D%3D#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fpin%2F147563325261005271%2F
Here are some ideas.
This company makes http://www.foamfactory.com/crown-moldings.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmuHhBRD0ARIsAFWyPwi-7DDbv5fNYrORgIyTo2BS7yr8lKBeJh1XDInLrDEGspBCQWC5Nd0aAmu3EALw_wcB.
http://www.foamfactory.com/crown-moldings.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmuHhBRD0ARIsAFWyPwi-7DDbv5fNYrORgIyTo2BS7yr8lKBeJh1XDInLrDEGspBCQWC5Nd0aAmu3EALw_wcB.
One thing to think about is, how likely are they to get dented. If it’s a high traffic area, it might not be a good idea.
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