Abstract: A cast architectural element is provided, including a stone shell having front, end, side and rear walls defining an internal cavity, the rear walls defining a rear opening. A core is disposed in the internal cavity, and at least one attachment clip is provided having a first portion extending from the shell, and a second portion engaged in the core. A layer of mesh is disposed upon the core and the second clip portion, and a settable filler layer is disposed upon the mesh in the rear opening, such that upon setting, the filler retains the clip in position.

Abstract: A clip is provided for use in securing a cast architectural element to a substrate, wherein the element has a stone shell having front, end, side and rear walls defining an internal cavity, the rear walls defining a rear opening, a core disposed in the internal cavity, a layer of mesh disposed upon the core, and a settable filler layer disposed upon the mesh in the rear opening, such that upon setting, the filler retains the clip in position. The clip includes a first clip portion with an eyelet, a second clip portion with at least one core engaging tooth, and a transition portion between the first and second clip portions which axially displaces the first and second portions, which are parallel to each other.

Abstract: A cast architectural element is provided, including a stone shell having front, end, side and rear walls defining an internal cavity, the rear walls defining a rear opening. A core is disposed in the internal cavity, and at least one attachment clip is provided having a first portion extending from the shell, and a second portion engaged in the core. A layer of mesh is disposed upon the core and the second clip portion, and a settable filler layer is disposed upon the mesh in the rear opening, such that upon setting, the filler retains the clip in position.

Abstract: A tint mixing and dispensing system includes a plastic bag holder for storing a plurality of tint bags, and dispensing the bags one at a time for receiving and mixing tinting substances. The bag holder includes a vertical stand supported on a base plate, and a pair of arms extend outwardly from the vertical stand to support a bag with the upper unsealed end in an open disposition. The bag holder includes a flange extending from the base plate thereof, so that the holder may be slidably translated along a shelf below an array of tint storage and metering units. A bag sealing stand includes a stage for receiving and supporting the bag holder assembly, and a bag sealing device for hermetically sealing a tint bag after it is filled with a desired tint mix. The bag sealer may be supported on a sealer stand, which also supports a roll of plastic bag material.