Bottle Drying Stand

A compact bottle drying stand designed to sit securely across both your worktop and sink edge. The stepped base is tuned for a precise fit, allowing efficient drainage directly into the sink.

Key Features

• Stepped base (4.2 mm offset)
  Designed to bridge the height difference between the worktop and a standard stainless steel kitchen sink lip (~4.2 mm), ensuring stable contact across both surfaces.
• Direct-to-sink drainage
  Angled surfaces guide water away from the bottle opening and into the sink, reducing countertop pooling.
• Open airflow structure
  Encourages faster drying and reduces moisture retention.
• Compact, stable footprint
  Maintains balance even with taller bottles.
• Support-optimised geometry
  Designed to print reliably with supports for improved underside quality.

Recommended Print Settings

• Material: PETG (recommended) or PLA
• Layer height: 0.2 mm (adaptive layers improve slope finish)
• Infill: 5–10% (gyroid or grid)
• Walls: 2–3 perimeters

Supports:

• Enable supports (normal or snug)
• Use PLA as a support interface when printing PETG for:
  • Cleaner separation
  • Reduced surface scarring
  • Improved underside finish

Use Case

Suitable for:

• Reusable water bottles
• Baby bottles
• Narrow-neck containers

Placement

• Position so the stepped base spans both the worktop and sink lip
• Ensure the drainage path is aligned toward the sink

Notes

• Designed for a ~4.2 mm sink lip height; verify fit depending on sink profile
• PETG is preferred for durability and moisture resistance
• Ensure drainage outlets remain unobstructed for effective runoff
• I used top surface ironing on the model in the photos (I am new to 3D printing and I am trying to dial in the ironing settings)…which is why some of the areas look a bit rough. If you have got the ideal ironing settings, feel free to share them. - I have not included the ironing into the print profile.