18 Stunning DIY Menorah Ideas to Light Up Your Home

There’s no shortage of DIY menorah ideas on the internet. In fact, there’s no shortage of great, ultra-creative, super imaginative DIY menorah ideas. Want to make a DIY menorah out of a few strategically-placed doughnuts? The internet’s got you covered. How about dried macaroni? Ah, but of course! Dinosaur menorah more your style? Cool; that’s a thing, too.

Here, I’ve simply narrowed down that slightly overwhelming, ever-expanding list to a select few—handcrafted menorahs that I just love. They’re fun, different, and creative…but “different and creative” in a way that I’d still want to actually display in my home and/or keep in my home. (No offense, doughnut menorah, but there’s a 99% chance I’d eat you before Night 1).

P.S. As always, drop me a line on IG if you fall in love with any of these ideas—I’d love to hear which one and why! And if you’re new here, I also have tons of other Hanukkah content to browse through—décor, crafts, recipes, poems, and much more.

By the way, in case you’re a little nervous to craft a sacred object of your own, this should put you at ease: There actually aren’t that many rules when it comes to what constitutes a kosher menorah. According to Chabad, both wax candles and oil-fueled designs work just fine, though the eight lights must be arranged in a straight line, not a semicircle, and they should be level (apart from the shamash, which is set apart from the rest). If you do go the oil route, each cup should hold enough oil to burn for at least 1.5 hours. Oh, and for the over-achievers out there, you also aren’t supposed to construct a menorah higher than 31 feet. Just in case you were really planning on outdoing the neighbors this year.

Last but not least, our friends at Chabad stress the importance of hiddur mitzvah (“beautifying the mitzvot”), which I reference here on the blog often. “Whenever purchasing a mitzvah article, we try to buy the most beautiful one that is within our means,” they write. “…Beautifying a mitzvah is our way of expressing our appreciation to G‑d, and how dearly we hold His commandments.”

I concur. Without further ado:

DIY Marble Menorah with Sewing Thimbles

See the details at Rebekah Lowin.

DIY Paper Flower Menorah

See the details at The House that Lars Built.

DIY Driftwood Menorah

See the details at Jenni Kayne.

DIY Josef Frank Menorah

See the details at Design Sponge.

DIY Glass Vase Menorah

See the details at Martha Stewart.

DIY Red Oak Wooden-and-Copper Menorah

See the details at Martha Stewart.

DIY Silver Branch Menorah

See the details at Martha Stewart.

DIY Candy Menorah

See the details at SuperMakeIt.

Wood Block Menorah

See the details at Love Always, Audrey.

Silver Branch Menorah

See the details at PopSugar.

Glass Votive Menorah

See the details at Little Miss Party Planner.

Blue Concrete Menorah

See the details at Better Homes & Gardens.

Wood Block Menorah

See the details at PopSugar.

Paintbrush Menorah

See the details at Coolhunting.

Citrus Menorah

See the details at The Forest Feast.

Olive Oil Menorah

See the details at PopSugar.

Copper Menorah

See the details at Design Sponge.

Wooden Menorah

See the details at Food52.