| Spill Fountains are constructed in such a way that | | | | create a cascading stone fountain. |
| water simply follows gravity. They are perfect | | | | Similarly, using an oil-jar as the basin, it is easy to |
| for small spaces because of the little over-spray. | | | | create a jar fountain. Simply drill a hole on the |
| A simple spill fountain is made of two main | | | | base of the jar and pass a hose through that |
| components: A spout and a watertight container | | | | hole. Attach the hose to the pump spout and fill |
| of your choice. A small submersible pump is placed | | | | the jar with water. Now, simply turn on the |
| on the bottom of the container and sends water | | | | submersible pump and enjoy the beauty of jar |
| via tubing to the spout, where it is spilled out. | | | | fountain as the trickling sounds of water relax |
| Some fountains are designed so that the water | | | | your senses and refresh your mind. |
| cascades from one basin onto the next until it | | | | Rain-chains is a novel concept that may be used |
| gets re-circulated by the pump back to the spout. | | | | to create a soothing water fountain. Rain-chains |
| No matter what type of fountain design you | | | | are hand-hammered copper cups that direct |
| choose, you would need a hole in its bottom. This | | | | water down to the matching basin. In traditional |
| can be easily done via a drilling machine. Adding a | | | | Japanese culture, rain-chains were used as gutter |
| statue to the fountain adds special effects to it. A | | | | downspouts. |
| Buddha statue, or a fish and frog figurine makes | | | | The ideas for designing a spill fountain are limitless. |
| a perfect ornament for your fountain. These kind | | | | It's one of the best ways to unleash your |
| of figurines may be placed on the edge of the | | | | creativity and develop your imagination. Examples |
| fountain to add a little flare to your design. | | | | of the material that may be used as spill pans are |
| An effect of tiny waterfall may be created by | | | | canterra stone bowls ,pottery jars, copper pans, |
| letting the water flow from one container onto | | | | bamboo spouts. |
| the other container. Spill pans in two and three | | | | Flowing water has magical effects. The |
| tiered plastic or metal sets are available in garden | | | | shimmering sounds of the pool, fountains, and |
| supply stores. Spill pans may also be created | | | | waterfalls are refreshing and calming for your |
| simply by using your own materials. For example, | | | | mind and body. |
| using stacked geometric stones can help you | | | | |