Shadow Effect in Stenciling

[Tomhanks]

Hi, everyone!
What’s the best way to create a clean shadow effect with wall stenciling? Is it better to use a darker shade for the shadow, and how much should the stencil be offset to get the right look?

Thanks in advance!

[FatimaandAhmed]

Hi there!

If you want to create a nice shadow effect with wall stenciling, a good way is to use a slightly darker shade of your main color for the shadow. This makes the design look like it has depth but still keeps it soft.

First, paint the shadow using the darker color and let it dry. Then move the stencil a little, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch, in the direction you want the shadow to fall. After that, paint your main color over the moved stencil.

This small shift creates the shadow look. If the shadow lines look too sharp, you can gently dab them with a dry brush or sponge to make them softer.

Hope this helps!