Remember way back in the summer when I professed an urge to build a miniature fountain? Well, here it is so far:

I've cast the blocks out of a PermaStone, using molds originally intended for creating boards and terrain for role playing games. I cast each one, stained it with acrylic paint, and then sealed it up with varnish and super-strength glue.

Now I am in the process of making sure each wall remains water tight as I build it up. In hindsight, it might have been good to cast the blocks in some water-resistant resin or plastic so that I don't have to worry about water slowly eroding away the seal.

Ultimately the fountain will have four square pools of graduated depths cascading around a central planter box. I've done a bit of research on plants that will look right with the scale of the piece, but I still need to experiment with which ones will stand up to the moisture.

I've also purchased the cutest, teensiest little water pump for the task. For $11 it was a great buy - it barely makes noise and fits into my fountain without a problem.