Anthropologie Knock Off Wall Hook

Dolls, feast your eyes on this tiny treasure

When I saw the price tag of $128, I almost died... which is usually my reaction with anything from Anthropologie, unless it's on super sale.

So I came up with the 2 hooks below for pennies compared to the original

Anthropologie: $128

vs.

Knock Off: $30-$60

(depending on your choice of mineral)

 Depending on what kind of rock/ mineral you choose will make the cost of your project fluctuate. You can find some beautiful samples all over the internet or at a Gem and Mineral show.


To make your own Anthropologie hook you'll need:

-Rock, Mineral of your choice
-Gold jewelry wire
-needle nose pliers
-Wire cutter/ strong scissors
-Iron hook, found mine at Hob Lob for $3 and it was a flat spiral shape which makes a good base for           the rock to lay against
-Gold spray paint
-Hot Glue

Step 1. Spray Paint hook
Whatever color you choose, spray the entire hook front and back and let dry over night so it's perfectly set when you handle it

Step 2. Hot Glue Rock to hook
Position your rock on the hook so that the majority of the backside is as flat as possible to give the glue something to stick to. Set that position by squeezing a generous amount of hot glue on the hook and press/ hold your rock in place for 30 seconds - 1 minute.

Step 3. Fasten Jewelry Wire to rock/ hook
This takes a little coordination. Begin by cutting 5ft (60 in.) of your wire, find the middle by putting the 2 wire ends together and pinching downward. With your hook laying face-up, lay the middle of the wire right under the base of your rock and wrap criss-cross-style around the hook at least 4 times. twist 3 times, like a twist tie, to make a stable base.

Now, begin looping your wire around the hook and rock in a criss-crossed X- style while keep tension. Right side over and around, then left side over and around, then right... left.... etc... until you feel the rock is secure against the hook and will not shift. I used my needle nose pliers to pinch the wire around the rock in some places to better secure it.

Step 4. Hang hook
Hang your hook with a drywall screw for best results. You could even attach them to a long piece of pretty cut wood for a towel/ hat/ or key rack or by themselves as pictured above.




Happy crafting!