On Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:45:18 -0800, Ike
wrote:

Q1: The crown molding we purchased has a very decorative pattern. It
is very similar to the third molding shown on this site:

http://www.invitinghome.com/Crown_Mo...lding_List.htm

While it is possible to match the pattern when making a scarf or butt
joint, it is not possible in the corners. What is the best way to
handle the inside and outside corners? Just make the cut and match the
best you can? Use some caulk to feather in the mismatched contours?
Show guests your new crown molding with the lights dimmed?


The two options I can come up with a
(1) Carefully pare off enough of the pattern
at the corners to get to a blank space, and
have featureless molding through the turn.
(2) Use corner blocks.