Drip Shelf – Melting Style Wall Shelf

A simple wall shelf with a melting / dripping aesthetic.

 

Designed to be easy to print while still looking organic and sculptural. The drip geometry is intentionally shaped to be support-free, so it prints cleanly on standard FDM printers without extra cleanup.

 

This shelf is best suited for light decor, small prints, figures, and collectibles. It’s meant to add visual interest to a wall without overpowering what you place on it.

 

Prints flat in the provided orientation. PLA works great, with PETG as an option if you want a bit more toughness. Multiple depths are included depending on your needs and will be adding more I'm sure.

 

This is a decorative shelf — keep loads reasonable and mount properly with anchors or studs.

PRINT NOTES

• Nozzle: 0.4mm (default profiles work well)
• Layer Height:
  • 0.2mm for a good balance of speed and surface quality
  • 0.16mm if you want extra smooth drip details
• Infill: 8–15%
  • Higher infill adds rigidity without much visual benefit
• Walls: 3+ recommended for strength and clean edges
• Orientation: Print flat, as provided
• Supports: None
  • The drip geometry is intentionally self-supporting
• Brim: Optional if your printer struggles with long wall contact

PLA prints easily. PETG works fine if you want a little more toughness.

ASSEMBLY / MOUNTING

• Mounts to the wall using standard screws and anchors
• Recommended:
  • 2 wall anchors into drywall, or
  • Directly into studs if available
• Keep loads reasonable — this is designed for decor, not dumbbells

If you wouldn’t trust it in IKEA particle board, don’t overload it here either.
 

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