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 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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33 Responses
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!
Aw that is sooooo sweet of you to say! Thank you Michelle!
Just saw this ! Wish I had seen it before Halloween! I will save your post and do it next year! So very creative!
Aw thank you!! Yes, definitely save it for next year!
Can you just use chalk paint instead?
Good question!
I don’t see why you couldn’t?
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?
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.
love this idea! will have to try
Yay! I hope you do give them a try!
Love the pumpkins. Is there something else I could use instead of chalk?
Thank you Sheila! I think I’ve seen it done with flour (like for baking) before. Maybe you could give that a try?
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?
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
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!
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
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.?
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
Did you paint the inside?
Nope I didn’t paint the inside
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 ????
Thank you Arlene! No, I did not paint the inside. Hope that helps!
What finish of paint did you buy (matte, eggshell, satin)?
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.
Can these be done on the plastic Target pumpkins?
I don’t see why not?