Make a Crown Molding Shelf (Picture Ledge)

Step 2: Assemble the Crown

Disclaimer here, I normally use an air nailer to assemble the crown, however this time I am going to put together two shelves, one with a hammer and one with just glue, both options work fine.

Lay the crown upside down and put some tape on the ends sitcky side up, I used painters tape, but any masking tape will work fine.  If you only have the narrow tape use a few pieces per side.

Put some glue on the joint, I am painting these so I didn't mind if some glue squeezed out....

Pull the joints tight together, hold it in place and wrap the tape around it.  

Now set it aside, you will need to let this one set for a few hours, I have waited as little as 30 minutes and had no problems, but wait a few hours to be safe.

While you wait cut up some more crown to make some more shelves!