Use Colored Shadows from Stained Glass and Tinted Blocks

Understand Colored Shadow Mechanics

Vespera's colored shadow system allows light passing through tinted blocks—like stained glass, tinted glass, and colored panes—to cast shadows tinted by that block's color. This creates atmospheric lighting effects impossible in vanilla Minecraft.

Create Colored Light Effects

Build structures using stained glass or tinted blocks in direct sunlight:

• Place colored glass panels on windows or skylights to cast tinted shadows onto floors and walls below.
• Layer different colored glass to create complex shadow patterns.
• Use this effect in builds like stained glass cathedrals, colored greenhouses, or decorative light installations.

Experiment with Block Combinations

Different block types produce varying results:

• Stained Glass: Creates vivid, saturated colored shadows.
• Tinted Glass: Produces more muted, realistic shadow tints.
• Colored Panes: Allow light through gaps, creating striped or patterned shadows.

Test your colored shadow builds at different times of day—morning, noon, and sunset light angles dramatically change how shadows fall and which colors appear most vibrant. Adjust block placement to achieve your desired lighting aesthetic.