Pottery Barn Black Terracotta Pumpkin DIY

Love the viral Pottery Barn terracotta pumpkin? I’ll show you how to make your own for a fraction of the cost with this budget-friendly DIY!

Pottery Barn Black Terracotta Pumpkin tutorial

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Like many of you, I love Pottery Barn decor, especially the seasonal decorations. Each year I look forward to seeing what new items they will offer.

However, it is often a little out of my budget, so I like to make my own DIY versions.

Today is all about the terracotta pumpkins that can be seen everywhere you look!

They have two styles, the classic terracotta color, and the black terracotta pumpkin, which has more of a concrete look to it. We are making the black terracotta pumpkin.

Here is a look at the Pottery Barn pumpkins:

Image Credit: Pottery Barn

I found the perfect Jack O’ Lantern pumpkin at Lowes! The size, shape and even the face was just what I was looking for.

They do have different sizes and faces if you want to make several to line your front entry. Plus, they light up for a great way to welcome trick or treaters!

For another Halloween Pottery Barn dupe, check out my ghost wreath or my the Pottery Barn bat pillow.

Supplies Needed for DIY Terracotta Pumpkins

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How to Make Terracotta Pumpkins

The great thing about this Halloween craft is you can customize the color. If you want the classic terracotta color, I recommend using this burnt orange craft paint.

Mix it with white paint if it is too dark. Follow the same process below with the baking powder.

Step 1. Paint the Pumpkin

Start by painting the entire outside of the pumpkin black. You will need two coats. Make sure you get in the grooves, but leave the stem as is.

Step 2. Blend Grey Paint

Next, blend the grey paint with a bit of black to get the color you want. Play around with it until you are happy with it.

You don’t want to paint a solid color, but lightly cover the black paint so some of the black still shows through. This gives it a lot of depth and dimension.

Step 3. Add Baking Soda

The next step is to add baking soda. You can use as much, or as little, as you like. If you want it to look more like concrete, you can add baking soda directly to the grey paint.

adding baking soda to black painted pumpkin

I didn’t want it to “chunky”, so I chose to go a little light with the texture. Again, this is a matter of personal preference.

Step 4. Spray with a Sealer

If you will be displaying these terracotta pumpkins outdoor for Halloween, be sure to spray them with a clear sealer. Apply one coat, let dry, then apply a second coat.

Now you are ready to display your DIY Jack O’ Lantern pumpkin anywhere you want a spooky touch of Halloween decor.