Download Article Download Article 3-D Block, or "shadow effect," as the title suggests, are a great alternative to your ordinary letters. This article will show you how to draw them. Sample Alphabets 1 Start with simply drawing out your desired letter. Try to make the lines as straight as possible, or you can use a ruler. Just be sure that the lines are light, as you are only using them as a guide and will erase them later. (note: the lines will appear dark in the illustration, for visual purposes.) 2