DIY Pottery Barn Wreath: Knock-Off Faux Antler Wreath

Make a gorgeous (and inexpensive) knock-off of a faux antler wreath. This Pottery Barn wreath is a popular and rustic design that will look great on any door this fall!

Not too long ago I was glancing through my Pinterest feed and fell in love with one of their faux antler wreaths and knew it had to be mine as soon as I saw it. I LOVE Pottery Barn designs because they are the perfect blend of rustic and chic. But at $100, I was not going to buy this wreath from the store. So, it was time to make my own!

If you’ve been hanging around this site for any period of time, you probably know that I love making knock-offs. They’re usually very simple to make and cost WAY less than the brand-name version.

Plus, I actually love making my version look almost like the “real thing” but still unique in its own way. Today’s tutorial is walking you through how to make your own faux antler knock-off Pottery Barn wreath.

Note: If you want even more great knock-off decor ideas, check out our West Elm Hive Vase Knock-Off, Quick and Easy Woven Mirror Knock-Off, and Painted Garden Stool Ballard Knock-Off projects!

Quick Pottery Barn Wreath Comparison (Store Version vs. Knock-Off)

Ready for a side-by-side (ok, top to bottom) comparison? The Pottery Barn version is on top in the image, and mine is below.

I love the way mine turned out!

Note: Unfortunately, Pottery Barn doesn’t seem to offer this wreath design on their website anymore. So, if you want it, you have to make it!

How To Make A Faux Antler Knock-Off Pottery Barn Wreath

Guess what? I even made my own faux antlers! This tutorial will include how to make the entire thing, including the process for the faux antlers.

Supplies Needed

Here’s what you’ll need to gather together to make the wreath. I’ve included some helpful links to make it easier to find certain items.

• Wire wreath form
• Pinecones (I got some plain ones from my yard and some white-tipped ones)
• Spanish moss 
• Hot glue
• Twine

Gather these items to make the faux antlers:

• Clay (I used air dry)
• Metal coat hangers
• Aluminum Foil
• Water
• Paint in various colors

Instructions For Faux Antlers

Let’s get started on the antlers first. I saw some faux antlers on Pinterest some time ago and wanted to give them a try. I just did not have a place for them until I saw the Pottery Barn wreath.

The antlers that inspired me were from Craftberry Bush. I ended up doing a lot of research on making antlers from clay and ended up loosely following a couple of tutorials. I ended up using metal coat hangers instead of sticks.

Here’s what I did.

Step 1

I cut the coat hangers and shaped them into three different “antler-like” shapes.

Step 2

Then I covered my shapes with aluminum foil, making sure the tips were pointed but the end was not.

Step 3

Next, I covered the shapes in air-dry clay until I was happy with the results. Again, I made sure the tips were pointed and the ends were not so that the antlers look as realistic as possible on your Pottery Barn wreath.

Step 4

I took an old paintbrush and stippled the ends in a few places along each antler.

Step 5

When all three were done I left them to completely dry for over 24 hours.

Step 6

They cracked, y’all! I really thought I might have a craft fail and was upset but forged on.

I took a little water on my hands and smoothed each antler out. The one on the left below has been smoothed, and the one on the right has not been. It worked!

I had to do this twice for each antler, letting it dry in between. I did have a few small cracks after that, but the paint worked to fill those in. Also, notice, that my wire came out of the bottom of one of the antlers. I just snipped that off with some side cutters.

Step 7

Now for paint! FYI, I am not an artist. I simply pulled up the Pottery Barn picture on my computer, broke out a few shades of white and brown, and experimented. Don’t be afraid. Just break out your brush and get started!

The worst that can happen is that you paint over it and start over. I played around until I was happy with the results.

Are they perfect? Not even close. But they ARE pretty!

Pottery Barn Wreath Instructions

Ok, now it’s time to make the wreath.

Step 1

Put your wreath frame inside of a box because this gets messy!

Step 2

Cover the form loosely with Spanish moss and LOTS of hot glue.

You can see that not all areas got covered, but that is okay. The Spanish moss just provides a background to help hide the frame once the pinecones are added.

Step 3

Next, use hot glue to adhere a few plain pine cones to the form in a random way (there’s no pattern to follow – just use your eye).

Step 4

Now take white-tipped pine cones and add them around the wreath to fill gaps until you are happy with the result. Again, use hot glue to adhere the pine cones to the design.

Step 5

Now take your (painted and dry) faux antlers and just tie them onto your knock-off Pottery Barn wreath with twine.

This wreath is done and ready to hang on your door to welcome all of your fall guests!

I made this wreath for fall, but it really could be an everyday design if you live in a log cabin, have a mountain home, or have a passion for very rustic home decor. It could also double as a holiday wreath because it would be awesome with a red bow for Christmas.

Seriously this might be my favorite wreath that I’ve ever made!

FAQs

Here are some questions that I frequently see readers ask about making this Pottery Barn wreath project. If you don’t see your question already answered below, please leave it for me in the comments!

Can I hang this wreath outdoors?

Unfortunately, no. Your faux antlers are NOT made to get wet. I have mine on a door that is protected by a glass storm door. Please do not hang outside, or your antlers may melt away.

Can I tie my pine cones onto the wreath instead of using hot glue?

Yes, you can. But I recommend against it for two reasons. First, it will create more work and be more time-consuming for you to individually tie each pine cone onto the wreath (and make sure the twine stays hidden).

And second, the twine won’t be as strong or last as long as hot glue. It will wear down over time, and you’ll begin “losing” pine cones because they’ll fall off.

Hot glue is the safest, fastest, and best choice to use for this project.

Could I use a different wreath base instead of a wire base?

Sure! For the look I wanted, the wire base was the best fit. However, you could modify this design and use a foam base. FYI, you’ll probably see the twine tied to the wreath more easily, but I’m sure you could hide it with some greenery pieces.

Another fun option could be to use an evergreen wreath base. It would change the look of the design pretty significantly, but it would be amazing!

I hope y’all have enjoyed this Pottery Barn wreath as much as I have and will make your own! This one would be good for fall, Christmas, winter, and really any season!

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