Yesterday, YouTube recommended a video about 3D-printing the viral Lowe’s mini bucket. That’s when I realized Lowe’s actually had a mini bucket — and apparently it went viral about a year ago. Now I know, LOL. 

Naturally, I had to see it for myself — so I drove to Lowe’s and grabbed one. As soon as I held it, I thought, this would be an easy and fun model to recreate! So here it is — my take on the Lowe’s mini bucket.

The size is close to the real one, but I didn’t aim to make it an exact replica in every detail. For example, I added a chamfer around the rim where the handle goes, so the model can print without supports. The store I went to didn’t have the version with a lid, so I just made a simple lid to go with it. Please note that, since the dimensions are slightly different, the lid will not fit the original mini bucket.

Update: 

2026/01: 

    Added a model with an embossed heart.

2026/02: 

    Added a new print profile which includes a flip lid. It is a print-in-place design, no support needed. It will make it easier to use the mini bucket as a mini garbage can or trash bin or whatever you call it :)

Hope you enjoy printing it as much as I did modeling it! 🪣