Shabbat Shalom Candle Holders
A few minutes before sunset on Friday night, we welcome Shabbat by lighting two candles and saying a special blessing. Craft a custom set of holders for your family with the traditional Shabbat greeting embossed in both English and Hebrew.
Each week, use these special candle holders to welcome a special Shabbat into your home.
Looking for the blessing?
Learn more about the ritual here.
Assembly Instructions
Follow along to craft your own custom set of Shabbat candle holders.
1 Gather the project materials. For step 11, you will need the Shabbat candles which are packaged separately.
2 Knead to warm a piece of clay until it become pliable. (This may be easier for adult-sized hands).
3 Roll the clay into a smooth ball.
4 Press the clay lightly to flatten the top and bottom.
5 Use the metal disk as a reference to match the size. As much as possible, the size of the clay should match the circumference of the disk.
6 On its round side, place the clay on the wooden template at the start of the engraved letters.
7 Carefully roll the clay across the template with enough pressure to create an imprint. If you don’t get a result you are happy with the first time, that’s okay! Just roll the clay into a ball and return to Step 3.
8 Place clay on a baking sheet lined with tinfoil. Flatten out any bumps from the top surface.
9 Firmly, press the metal disk into the top of the clay.
10 Pinch clay around the edge of the disc to secure it in place.
11 Press candle through the opening of the disc to create a hole that is flush and 1/4” deep.
12 Before baking, remove the candle to reveal a hole in the center.
13 Repeat Steps 2-12 to create the second candle holder. Then, bake both holders (with the metal discs) for 45 minutes at 250°F. Allow pieces to fully cool before handling.
Now you’re ready to welcome Shabbat by lighting the candles!
Optional Extension
(Materials not included.)
1 Our candle holders were designed to welcome a peaceful Shabbat with a serene design. However, if you’d prefer, you can use fire-safe permanent markers or fire-safe paint to add a pop of color to the clay. Apply after baking.
CANDLE AND FIRE SAFETY
Lighting the candles is an important part of celebrating Shabbat. The safety of our community is our top priority so please be aware of the following fire safety precautions:
Lighting Shabbat candles is a ritual that requires adult supervision.
Only burn candles within sight. Never leave candles unattended.
Secure candles to the holders before lighting.
Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire (tablecloth, drapes, napkins, etc.)
Avoid drafts, vents, or air currents.
Keep candles and fire away from children and pets. Candles are not a toy.
Never touch or move a candle or the holder while it is burning.
Days Shabbat Shalom Candle Holders are not to be used with candles greater than 4” tall.
Days Shabbat Shalom Candle Holders can hold a maximum of 1 candle per holder.
