This eliminates the need to pinpoint anchor locations in the field - a common source of confusion and delay. The cost for each type of quoin shown here may be approximately the same per cubic foot. The amount of time required to place a chamfer or rustication in the mould is almost negligible, due to the amount of repetition intrinsic to this type of work. Labor costs are substantially reduced by large quantities of typical pieces. Models of ornament can be provided either by the Cast Stone manufacturer, the Architect or the Owner's Representative.
Models can consist of almost any material, including existing stones.
Plaster of Paris makes an ideal model and there are a large number of ornamental plasterers servicing the industry for this purpose.