Here's a link with a tutorial on this technique:

https://victorialarsen.com/how-to/how-to-stencil-with-plaster/

Good luck with your project. I hope you'll share it with us!

Here are some beautiful designs:

https://www.amazon.com/mandala-stencils/s?k=mandala+stencils

Here's the technique:

https://www.stencilsearch.com/ideas/techniques/plaster-stenciling/

Hi Nard, here's a video that may give you some inspiration about your Mandela design. It cold be applied to the front or top surface or both. Let your imagination guide you. Stencils are available in multiple stores or online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0WR8ZsS_d0

Hello Nard, hope this helps you out,

https://www.remodelista.com/posts/remodeling-101-moroccan-tadelakt-walls/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iegcTvQ6Z70

Would something like this work?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfCHtfwUiug

I think this would be a great idea. Another way to go would be to paint the stenciled Mandalla designs with an embossed paint.

I stenciled using a large medallion, this may help https://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com/how-to-stencil-a-large-medallion-on-your-table/

Hi! Hope this project helps:

https://www.hometalk.com/8572427/how-to-create-raised-stencil-effects-with-embossing-plaster-tutorial

How To Create Raised Stencil Effects With Embossing Plaster - Tutorial

Here's a video that might help - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UrR_RcXGR8

Hi there,

Just a warning!! Stucco and Stucco finishes are not easy to clean unless you use a Sealer over them. They collect Dust and Dirt! Best wishes.