I used FRP board...which is just plain old shower board and the strips are just the ones I found in the same section as the shower boards. I tried to use my original bows, but I chipped one a little and didn't want to totally ruin them in case I tried this again sometime down the road...plus I don't know if I could fit the boards in them after I cover them in fabric? Also I decided to use the dome light as to help support by front piece and that made the boards arc more than the bows do. I hope to cover and finish this weekend.