Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Sponge Tray is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by MakerXDesigns, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Sponge Tray 3D printable model by MakerXDesigns

Sponge Tray

Source: Thingiverse by MakerXDesigns

The Sponge Tray is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by MakerXDesigns. The Sponge Tray That Actually Drains 🧽 My daughter asked if I could make a sponge tray for the back of her sink. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-11-02 License: CC-BY-NC-ND · non-commercial Category: Kitchen

Tags: counters, countertop, functional, functional design, functional model, functional print, functional prints, FUNCTIONALDESIGN, functionalprint, kitchen, kitchen sink, kitchen tool, Makerx, sponge, sponge caddy

About this model

The Sponge Tray That Actually Drains 🧽 My daughter asked if I could make a sponge tray for the back of her sink. Simple ask, and the whole design is one idea: a wet sponge sitting in its own puddle stays wet, gets slimy and starts to smell. So this one never lets the water sit. 🟩 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 ▸ 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝗯𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲 — The sponge rests on ridges, not on a flat floor, so air moves underneath it and the underside dries at the same rate as the top. ▸ 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿 — The base slopes toward the drain opening, so water runs off instead of pooling in the low spot. ▸ 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗸 — The opening sits at the front edge and points back over the basin, so everything it sheds goes down the drain and not onto the counter. ▸ 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝘁 — No trap, no reservoir, no rem…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Sponge Tray is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by MakerXDesigns.
Who made this model?: Designed by MakerXDesigns, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.