How to Make a Star of David Hanukkah Stick Craft DIY

Celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah with a meaningful handmade decoration — a Star of David craft that’s easy to make, beautiful to display, and full of traditional symbolism. 

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The Star of David, or Shield of David, is a six-pointed star made from two equilateral triangles and serves as a strong symbol of Judaism.

This DIY project blends rustic natural materials like twigs with creative touches you might recognize from paper stars or popsicle stick crafts, making it perfect for older kids and adults alike.

Whether you hang it in a window, use it as a centerpiece, or create multiple for a garland, this easy Hanukkah craft adds handmade charm to your home during the Festival of Lights.

Supplies Needed for Star of David Hanging Stick Mobile:

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• Six straight twigs or craft sticks (similar length)
• Tissue paper, willow leaves, or greenery for texture
• Hot glue gun
• Twine, or jute for hanging and wrapping
• Scissors or small garden pruners
• Optional: paint, glitter, or contact paper for shine
• Optional: small beads, gold thread, or foil accents

Step 1: Form the Star of David Frame

The six-pointed star begins with two equilateral triangles, or triangles with 3 equal length sides.

Lay three twigs or popsicle sticks in an equilateral triangle with the point facing up. 

Glue then wrap the corners together with some crochet thread or twine.

Then, make a second triangle pointing down.

Tip: If you’re crafting with older kids, they’ll enjoy assembling the triangles themselves. For younger children, you can pre-glue the star shape for safety and ease.

Then wrap all the junctions with some twine.

Wrap it around about 10 times, tie a knot and then hot glue it down securely.

Once both triangles are secure, overlap them to form the Star of David template. 

Adjust until the shape looks even and symmetrical. 

Use glue or wire where the sticks cross — this will be your sturdy star frame.

Hot glue the 2 triangles together and then wrap the junction points with twine or string.

Step 2: Decorate the Star

Now that your star frame is ready, it’s time to personalize!

For a rustic look, use willow leaves or greenery to wrap gently around the sticks, securing with glue or wire.

If you prefer a modern twist, paint the twigs with white, gold, or blue acrylic paint — classic Hanukkah colors. You can even add small glass crafts pieces or metallic details for a sparkling finish.

Step 3: Add the Hanging Loop

Cut a piece of ribbon or twine about 8–10 inches long. Tie it securely around one of the top points of your star, leaving enough slack for hanging. Make sure it’s balanced before trimming the ends.

If you’re making multiple stars, vary the ribbon colors for visual interest. Silver, gold, and blue all pair beautifully with natural twigs or craft sticks.

Step 4: Embellish (Optional)

Make your star uniquely yours! Try these ideas:

• Brush on light glitter or metallic paint for sparkle.
• Glue small tissue paper bits on the edges for color contrast.
• Add a delicate bow at the top point of the star.
• Use contact paper behind the frame to turn it into a glowing paper plate Star of David suncatcher.

This step adds personality to your piece while keeping the symbol of Judaism front and center.

Step 5: Display Your Star

Hang your finished Star of David décor in a window where the light can shine through, or on a wall near your menorah display. It also makes a heartfelt handmade gift for family or friends during Hanukkah.

These stars look stunning grouped together at different sizes. You can make a small version as an ornament or a larger one for a Hanukkah wall hanging.

⭐ Tips for Crafting Success

• Use craft sticks for an easier alternative to twigs — they’re straight and easy to glue.
• Keep the star symmetrical by aligning the triangle points before gluing.
• Add lightweight tissue paper or greenery to avoid bending the frame.
• If you plan to make a suncatcher version, use paper stars or contact paper layers for durability.
• For added sparkle, lightly brush with gold or silver paint once dry.

That's it!

This easy Hanukkah craft brings together faith, creativity, and tradition in one beautiful Star of David craft. Whether you’re using popsicle sticks, twigs, or even paper plate frames, the project is endlessly customizable.

Kids can learn about the symbol of Judaism while creating a handmade decoration to cherish year after year. Adults will appreciate how natural and timeless it looks hanging near the menorah or as part of a holiday centerpiece.

And if you’re looking for other fun ways to expand on this idea, try making multiple stars in different sizes and connecting them with ribbon for a festive garland — or even layering translucent tissue paper for a glowing window display.

With just a few materials, a little glue, and creativity, you can turn this Star of David template into something truly special. Celebrate Hanukkah with heart and handmade charm — a craft that honors tradition and looks beautiful in every home.

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How to Celebrate Hanukkah (Traditions for Beginners)

Hanukkah, Chanukah, Chanuka, Hanukah is spelled all sorts of ways because it's a Romanized way of writing the Hebrew word: חֲנֻכָּה

Hannukah, or the Jewish Festival of Lights is one of the Jewish lesser holidays and the Jewish equivalent of Christmas. Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the second temple in Jerusalem after it fell into the hands of the Greeks in 164 BC.

They only had a tiny supply of ritually pure oil in the Jewish temple that would last just a single night, but the flames of the temple menorah are never supposed to go out. The oil needed would either take 8 days to be delivered to the temple or it took 8 days to produce more oil. 

The great miracle is that the oil in the menorah lasted the whole 8 days before their oil supply was replenished and they had enough oil without the fire extinguishing--the Hanukkah miracle!

Hanukkah begins this time of year on December 25th 2024 and ends on January 2nd 2025--here's How to Celebrate Hanukkah whether you have Jewish communities near you or not! (It's a different date every year)