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Printable for St Patrick's Day

Free shamrock stencils to print

Shamrocks, a four-leaf clover, a leprechaun hat, a pot of gold, a rainbow and LUCKY lettering. Print the PDF, cut out the black and paint or spray it on a window, a t-shirt, a cheek or a pub sign. Below the pack: Celtic knots and clovers made by the community.

Download the free pack (PDF)Get the SVGsMake one from your photo
The pack is 12 stencils, free with no signup, as one PDF or SVGs for Cricut. Further down are designs made by real people with Free Stencil Maker: their PDFs are free with a free account.

The free St Patrick's pack

12 stencils. No signup, free to use, including on things you sell.

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Shamrocks and lucky charms

St Patrick's lettering

Made by the community

Shamrock stencils made by real people with Free Stencil Maker. Open one to see every layer.

Pick a size for what you're making

Measure what you are decorating, then print the size that fits.

A6

Face paint or a cupcake

Cut the small shamrock from thin plastic. Sponge face paint through it, or dust green sugar onto icing.

A4

T-shirt or bunting

Fabric paint and a nearly dry sponge. Slide card inside the shirt so the paint doesn't soak through.

A3

Window or pub sign

Snow spray or window paint on glass, or chalk on a pub A-board. Join two A4 sheets if you have no A3 printer.

How to use a shamrock stencil

  1. Pick a design and download the PDF. Print a small test first, then print at the size you need.
  2. Print on card (200 to 300gsm) for a stencil you can use a few times, or onto mylar for one that lasts for years.
  3. Cut out every black area with a sharp craft knife. Keep the thin bridges on the lettering: they hold the middles of the letters in.
  4. Tape the stencil flat. Dab paint on with a sponge that is almost dry, or spray in light coats from about 30cm.
  5. Lift the stencil straight up while the paint is still a little wet so the edges stay crisp.

Questions

Are these shamrock stencils really free?

Yes. The pack is free to download with no signup and no email: PDF to print and SVG for cutting machines. Use them on anything, including things you sell, like t-shirts or pub decorations. Just do not resell the stencil files themselves.

How do I use these with a Cricut or Silhouette?

Download the SVG for one design, or the ZIP with all of them. Upload it to Cricut Design Space or Silhouette Studio, size it, and cut from stencil vinyl or mylar. Black is the part the machine cuts out.

What is the difference between a shamrock and a four-leaf clover?

A shamrock has three leaves and is the symbol of Ireland and St Patrick's Day. A four-leaf clover is the rare lucky one. The pack has both: the shamrock for Irish themes, the clover for good luck cards.

Can I use a shamrock stencil for face painting?

Yes. Cut the small shamrock from thin plastic so it bends to the cheek, hold it flat and dab water-based face paint through it with a sponge. Never use craft or fabric paint on skin.

How do I put a shamrock on a window for St Patrick's Day?

Tape the stencil to the glass and spray snow spray or green window paint in light coats. It wipes off with warm soapy water.

What is the best material for a reusable shamrock stencil?

Mylar (stencil plastic) around 0.19mm thick. It survives washing and lasts for years. Card is fine for one batch of cards or a single window.