Colourful stocking decorations

Step 1
Use a jig saw or band saw to cut out some over-sized sock shapes. Sand any rough areas smooth with sandpaper. Wipe off all sanding dust.

Step 2
Use a small container to make a 50/50 mix of Resene FX Paint Effects Medium with your chosen paint colour, Fleur used Resene Hot Chile. Mix well and use a paintbrush to paint it on your stockings, then use an old cloth or rag to wipe off any excess.

Step 3
Use a cloth to rub on Resene Colorwood Natural wood stain in the colour Resene Teak, focusing around the edges of the stockings to add shading and depth.

Step 4
Paint on a small amount of a contrasting paint colour to the very edge of the stockings then rub away any excess paint with a cloth or rag, Fleur used Resene Black for her edges. Once the paint is dry, finish by sealing the wood with Resene Aquaclear Natural.

Step 5
Use an electric drill to drill pilot holes into the top of each stocking, then screw in a metal eye hook. With a corresponding hook drilled in the underside of the mantle, hang your stockings up. Fleur has placed them above her mantle, stencilled in Resene Half Rice Cake and Resene Rhino. Wall painted in Resene Half Rice Cake.