Stacking Cups

Stacking Cups

Creative Outdoor Fun

Bring color, movement, and imagination to spring!
With my Stacking Cups, simple shapes create a versatile outdoor toy that inspires children to discover, build, and play

The colorful cups can be stacked, nested, or used to build sandcastles – perfect for little builders who want to test their dexterity. Whether in the garden, park, or sandbox: This set invites you to invent new play ideas again and again

Why this design:

• Versatile: Stack, sort, balance, build sandcastles, or use as a target for throwing
• Promotes motor skills & creativity: Playful learning through movement and experimentation
• Perfect for outdoors: Robust, lightweight, and ideal for sunny spring days
• Colorful design: Inspired by spring, nature, and good moods

Children can build towers, knock them down again, organize small competitions, or integrate the cups into imaginative games – from the "tallest tower" to their own little outdoor challenge. A simple concept with endless possibilities – that's what real play is all about.

Construction for easy 3D printing

During development, the focus was not only on fun but also on optimal printability and durability. All parts are designed to be quite robust and can be printed cleanly without support. All edges and transitions are harmoniously rounded.

Flexible Printing Options

Multicolor without AMS:

4 different colors on 4 different print plates

Single Color:

Fast and straightforward – perfect for functional prints on one print plate

Filaments:

For "tough" outdoor use, I recommend PETG filament

The new PLA Pure filament is available, with five ingredients, each individually certified for food contact in the EU

Let them stack, play, and enjoy the sunshine!

Also check out my other models on this topic:

Creek Cruiser - like a paper boat – Free 3D Printing Model – MakerWorld

Sand Comb 4-Piece Set – Free 3D Printing Model – MakerWorld