How to Draw a Menorah (Easy Step by Step)
A menorah is a fun drawing because it is mostly rounded rectangles, curved lines, and little raindrops. Once you draw one candle and one flame, you can repeat them across the page. The curved arms make it look fancy, but each one is just a big smile shape.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a menorah step by step
How to Draw a Menorah · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Center candle and stem
Draw a tall, skinny rounded rectangle in the middle for the tallest candle. Then draw a straight line down from its bottom, like a tree trunk.
Step 2: First eye dot
Draw one small round dot to the right of the stem, a little below where the stem ends. It will be an eye for the base later.
Step 3: Inner arms and candles
Draw two smile-shaped curves, one inside the other, that start at the stem and sweep out to each side. Finish each end with a short rounded rectangle candle, so there are two candles on each side.
Step 4: Outer arms and candles
Draw two bigger smile curves around the first ones, each wider than the last, crossing the stem. Top each end with a short rounded rectangle candle, so all the candles sit in a neat row.
Step 5: The tall flame
Above the tall middle candle, draw a pointy raindrop shape with the tip facing up.
Step 6: The small flames
Above each of the other eight candles, draw a small raindrop flame with the point up.
Step 7: Base and second eye
At the bottom of the stem, draw a wide, flat dome, like a hill with a flat bottom, so the stem touches its top. Add one small dot on the left side of the stem to match the first dot.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your menorah? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a dreidel or how to draw a party hat next.
Tips for drawing a menorah
- Draw the center candle first and make it the tallest. The other candles line up on each side of it, so it works like a guide.
- The curved arms are the trickiest part. Start each one at the stem and sweep outward in a smile, making every arm a little wider than the one before it.
- Keep the candles the same size and space them evenly. A light pencil line across the tops can help them all line up.
Free menorah coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this menorah coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your menorah drawing
Try golden yellow for the arms and base, with blue and white candles and orange flames. For a creative twist, give each candle a different pattern, like stripes, dots, or zigzags.
Menorah fun fact for kids
A Hanukkah menorah has nine candle holders. Eight stand for the eight nights of Hanukkah, and the ninth, called the shamash, is used to light the others. It usually sits higher than the rest.
Questions about drawing a menorah
What shapes do I need to draw a menorah?
You need rounded rectangles for the candles, long curved lines for the arms, a flat dome for the base, and raindrop shapes for the flames.
How do I make the arms of my menorah look even?
Start each curve at the center stem and sweep out to the candle on each side. Draw both sides of one arm before moving on to the next, so they match.
How do I make my menorah look cuter?
Add two small dots for eyes on the base, one on each side of the stem. You can also make the flames a little bigger and rounder.
