The terracotta jack o’ lanterns from Pottery Barn have been showing up everywhere this fall. They are a little on the pricey side, and even if you wanted to buy them, you can’t because they are already sold out. I’m going to show you how to make dupe of them for much cheaper. The original Pottery Barn set of three costs around $218 and I created my set of three terracotta pumpkins for about $37 dollars!
SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAKE THE TERRACOTTA PUMPKINS:
- Set of pumpkins (I used these three pumpkins from Lowes: small, medium, and large)
- Paint (I used a sample can of Pottery Urn from Sherwin Williams)
- Baking Soda
- Loose chalk (I used this since I had it on-hand)
CREATING THE TERRACOTTA PUMPKIN DUPE
For this project I’ll be using a set of pumpkins I found at Lowes in a small, medium, and large sizes. Of course, feel free to use any inexpensive pumpkins you can get your hands on.
Let’s mix the paint with baking soda to create a textured, paste-like paint. I think this Pottery Urn color from Sherwin Williams is the perfect color for this project. You can get it in a sample can for just a few dollars. I just add a spoon full of baking soda at a time until the paint feels thick enough. Do two coats of the paint and baking soda mixture for a nice, textured coverage.
After the paint has dried completely, rub some loose chalk on with a dry paper towel. Continue with this until you reach your desired look.
That’s all there is to it! Did you miss out on the Pottery Barn versions? Ready to give this dupe a try?
SUPPLIES
Pumpkins in small, medium, and large | Paint | Baking Soda | Loose chalk or this
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Michelle says
I thought your pumpkins were the PB ones and kept looking for your DIY project. I LOVE yours WAY better. I’m not a fan of the PB ones, I think you killed it with this!
Erin says
Aw that is sooooo sweet of you to say! Thank you Michelle!
Casie says
Just saw this ! Wish I had seen it before Halloween! I will save your post and do it next year! So very creative!
Erin says
Aw thank you!! Yes, definitely save it for next year!
Lisa Saldano says
Can you just use chalk paint instead?
Erin says
I don’t see why you couldn’t?
Jenny says
Good question!
Gena says
Hello, your DIY pottery Barn pumpkins are fantastic. But when you rub on the loose chalk, does it wipe off? Can I spray a matte sealer on them and still have the same look to be able to clean them ? Or does the chalk stay on them just fine?
Erin says
I haven’t really noticed the chalk rubbing off. You could definitely use a matte sealer spray if you are concerned with the chalk rubbing off.
JACKI DAIGLE says
love this idea! will have to try
Erin says
Yay! I hope you do give them a try!
Sheila Bass says
Love the pumpkins. Is there something else I could use instead of chalk?
Erin says
Thank you Sheila! I think I’ve seen it done with flour (like for baking) before. Maybe you could give that a try?
Sandie Kensington says
Hi Erin!
I love these pumpkins! Such a great project! Thanks for sharing! I also, wanted to ask about your backsplash tile, it is so nice and I have fallen in love with it! Can you tell me where you purchased it?
Erin says
Aw thank you Sandie! No problem, we purchased the tile locally, but here is a link to the exact tile we used:
https://www.qualityflooring4less.com/crossville-yin-yang-moon-gate-elongated-hex-mosaic.html
Sandie Kensington says
Hi Erin! I love your pumpkin project, I am saving it for next years Fall craft project. They are so unique and stylish! On another note, I love the backsplash in your photo! Can you please advise me on where you purchased? I am looking for something unique and subdued, this fills my wishes perfectly!
Erin says
Aw thank you Sandie! No problem, we purchased the tile locally, but here is a link to the exact tile we used:
https://www.qualityflooring4less.com/crossville-yin-yang-moon-gate-elongated-hex-mosaic.html
Sandie says
Hello Erin,
I am excited to try this Halloween decor idea! Its so simple and yet so sophisticated! Nice job duplicating the Pottery Barn version! I actually like yours much better and for the fraction of the cost! I also want ed inquire about the backsplash in the picture, it is what I am looking for. Can you give me details on the material, where to purchase, etc.?
Erin says
Aw thank you Sandie! No problem, we purchased the tile locally, but here is a link to the exact tile we used:
https://www.qualityflooring4less.com/crossville-yin-yang-moon-gate-elongated-hex-mosaic.html
Shara says
Did you paint the inside?
Erin says
Nope I didn’t paint the inside
Arlene says
They look great, one question. Did you do anything to the inside . With the lights on in the pumpkin I can’t tell
I wanted to paint a set . I saw one last use the same technique and didn’t paint the inside. Without the lights on one can tell . I didn’t want to do the unnecessary work of painting the inside if I didn’t have to 🤣
Erin says
Thank you Arlene! No, I did not paint the inside. Hope that helps!
Lisa says
What finish of paint did you buy (matte, eggshell, satin)?
Erin says
It was just a sample can from Sherwin Williams, so I am not sure what sheen the sample cans are? The baking soda will make it more matte.