This is a test, this is only a test

I've got a number of big building projects in mind that involve large and elaborate facades of cut stone. I'm leaning towards using the old construction technique of building up facades with cardboard layers, but before diving into one of those intimidating buildings I thought I'd try out some of the methods on a smaller project.

I did a little of this sort of experimenting on the Thrifty's project, but it was much uglier than the big projects I have in mind. The old Art Metropole building on Yonge St. has features more in line with the styles I want to build, so I thought I'd try to make its facade as a test.

These days I think the Art Metropole has a payday loan company at street level and subdivided offices above. I'm going to back date the building a bit to be closer to that historic image I found on the internet. 

I've started on drawings. Over there is the first, but I think the middle windows need some adjustment. 

Full moon last night, so this is an auspicious start. I better get filled up on coffee!