The eight main lights should be in a straight line, all at the same height or along a steady diagonal line. The ninth helper light (shamash) should be easily identified. It’s usually placed in the center or end of the row, but higher or lower than the rest. If it’s the same height as the others, offset it so it’s not in the same row. Ideally, set up the menorah near a window so passersby can see it.

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If you use candles, place a non-flammable plate underneath to catch the drips.

To represent the original miracle more closely, you may use glass cups of flammable oil instead, ideally olive oil. See the Tips section below for instructions on making your own wick. On the last day, the candles are lit before sundown. Many people use larger candles to make sure they keep burning until the Shabbat.

Pick up any decorations you’d like to use as well. See below for some suggestions. If you can’t find nuts that will hold up your candles, you can glue tea candles directly onto the wood instead.

Weighing down the nuts with heavy objects will help the glue bond.

Wear gloves. Some clay colors can slightly stain your hands. Alternatively, coat your hands lightly with hand cream to make cleaning up easier.

Remove the candle but leave the foil intact, as you’ll need it again later.

Smooth the edges, making sure that this structure is firmly stuck together. Check that the bottom of the four-holed structure is still flat and stable.

Place one four-candle holder on the left side of the tall rectangle. Place the other four-candle holder on the right of the tall rectangle. Press the rectangle from both sides to join it to the other units. Press firmly to ensure joining and smooth the seams by rubbing the clay together with your fingers or a clay tool. You should now have one long, solid unit of clay with nine holes in total: four holes of equal height situated on either side of the middle candle hole, which will sit slightly higher.

See How to light a Chanukah Menorah for instructions on use. Prior to lighting the candles, place a small amount of aluminum foil around the bottom of each candle, shaping it into a small cup so that drips from the candle will catch in the foil and not drip onto your creation.