a composite includes a substrate having a mounting surface and a first substrate side having an irregular profile , and a laminate attached to the mounting surface , a first laminate edge being substantially aligned with the first substrate side and substantially matching the profile thereof . the composite can advantageously be employed in a fountain assembly . a method of making a composite includes substantially aligning an edge of a stone laminate with a side of substrate , and attaching the stone laminate to a mounting surface of the substrate . the edge of the stone laminate substantially matches an irregular profile of the side of the substrate .