Mini Stone Waterfall Fountain – 3 Tier Cascade

A decorative mini stone waterfall fountain designed for 3D printing.

This model features a rocky layered body, three cascading water levels, and a lower reservoir basin for a small water pump setup. The design was created to look like a natural carved stone fountain, with irregular rock surfaces, layered edges, and a compact vertical shape that works well as desk decor, shelf decor, zen decor, or a small indoor water feature.

This model is ideal for makers who want a decorative functional print with a premium natural stone look.

Features

• 3-tier cascading waterfall design
• Stone-style rocky body
• Lower reservoir basin
• Compact desktop size
• Designed for small water pump projects
• Great for home decor, shelf decor, zen decor, or relaxing display setups
• Can be printed as a decorative dry model or adapted for a functional water fountain
• Works well with stone, marble, granite, gray, black, or dark filament

Functional fountain notes

For a working water fountain, use a small USB water pump and a silicone tube.
Recommended tube size: around 6 mm inner diameter / 8 mm outer diameter.
For the tube channel, a 10–12 mm hole is recommended to allow easier assembly.

For best results, test the fountain with water before long-term use. If printed in PLA, sealing the reservoir with epoxy, resin, varnish, or another waterproof coating is recommended.

Painting tip

For a more realistic stone finish, paint the model with a dark base coat first. Then use a dry brush technique with gray and brown tones to highlight the raised rock texture. A small amount of green dry brushing or green wash can also be added in selected areas to simulate moss and give the fountain a more natural aged look.

Printing suggestions

• Material: PETG recommended for water use
• PLA can be used for decorative display or if properly sealed
• Layer height: 0.16 mm or 0.20 mm
• Wall loops: 4–5
• Infill: 12–20%
• Supports: tree supports if needed
• Nozzle: 0.4 mm
• Recommended colors: stone gray, dark gray, marble, granite, black, or brown/gray