Best DIY Hanukkah Menorahs That Actually Work!

Do you have your Hanukkah menorah?  Whether you have your own already, need a new one, or want to start a new tradition, a homemade menorah will be a cherished item. Learn how to make your own DIY menorah here.

Hanukkah 2022 begins the evening of December 18 and ends December 26th.

DIY Hanukkah Menorahs for Kids and Adults

In my home, I love DIY projects and making my own household products, so I thought why not put together a list of ways to make your own menorah.

In some families, each member lights their own menorah every night.  My kids have their own menorahs that my parents gave them a few years ago.

When it comes to homemade menorahs, there are all kinds of options with different materials, sizes, and shapes.

Here are a few of my favorite ideas for making your own menorah at home.  Some of these craft ideas are very easy while others may need adult supervision and expertise.

Though there are several edible and non-functional menorah craft ideas out there, these are real, usable menorahs.

My Favorite DIY Hanukkah Menorahs You Can Make at Home That Really Work

LEGO DIY Hanukkah Menorahs

Turn the Legos Duplo upside down and use the bottom part of the Lego as a candle holder.  Be careful, as I’m not sure what happens when the flame approaches the plastic.

Or use the regular small Legos to make a menorah at home.

Alphabet Block Children’s Menorah

This is a working Hanukkah menorah made out of alphabet blocks and metal nuts. Get the instructions for this Alphabet Block Kids Menorah here.

DIY Menorahs – Make Your Own Modern Copper Menorah

Celebrate Hanukkah DIY style with this easy-to-follow modern copper menorah tutorial!

Upcycled Chanukah Menorah

Upcycling Hanukkah Craft… DIY Upcycled Chanukah Menorah with easy, step by step instructions using recycled baby food jars and tea lights.

Simple Hardware DIY Menorah. OY VEY!

With just 9 small hex nuts, 8 short lag shields, 1 long lag shield, 1 full thread bolt, and 8 larger hex nuts you can make your own menorah! Get the instructions for this Nuts and Bolts Hanukkah Menorah here.

Wooden Spool Menorah DIY

In order to make this easy homemade menorah, you just need to put it together with a few wooden spools.

Do-it-Yourself Clay Menorah

Use Crayola Air Dry Clay to make your very own menorahs. If you choose this DIY Chanukah menorah, then you can get a 2.5 pound bucket for just $4.99.

Pasta Menorah – Chanukah DIY Menorahs

Image from: ! You can make a menorah out of pasta! Get the Pasta Menorah instructions here.

Here are a few semi-homemade Hanukkah Menorahs.  Get these kits to save some time.

Get more budget-friendly ways to celebrate the holidays here.

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This is a post originally written by ChaChingQueen founder Rachel.