Description
This skiing Santa gonk is a cheerful resin Christmas decoration, dressed mainly in festive red and ready to glide onto a shelf for the season. He stands 13.5cm tall, 6.5cm wide and 7cm deep. His tall, pointed hat is topped with a gold pompom and trimmed with a textured white brim like fresh snow, with a sprig of green holly and gold berries tucked at one side. A long white beard falls from beneath it, hiding all but a rosy nose in true gonk fashion. His red coat carries the same snowy trim, his green mittens grip a pair of gold ski poles, and his brown boots rest on brown skis set into a snowy white base.
At 13.5cm he fits almost anywhere you want a little Christmas cheer: a mantelpiece, a windowsill, a bookshelf, a hall table or the corner of a desk. He makes a fun centrepiece for a winter scene on the sideboard, gathered with snowy greenery, pine cones and fairy lights, and he looks just as at home on a kitchen shelf or beside the Christmas tree. He also makes a light-hearted Christmas gift, small enough to tuck into a stocking or a Secret Santa parcel.
He is made from resin, also known as polystone, which holds fine detail such as the textured trim, the flowing lines of the beard and the gold accents. The flat snowy base lets him stand on his own without any support, so there is nothing to hang or fix. To keep him looking his best, dust him with a soft dry cloth or a soft brush, and lift him by the body rather than the slim ski poles. When the season ends, wrap him in tissue paper and box him away, ready to set him back out on the shelf next December for another run.
Specification
| Material |
Polystone |
| Colour |
red |
| Height |
13.5cm |
| Width |
6.5cm |
| Depth |
7cm |
| Weight |
0.133kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
How big is the skiing Santa gonk?
He stands 13.5cm tall, 6.5cm wide and 7cm deep. That small size suits a mantelpiece, windowsill, bookshelf or desk.
What is the gonk decoration made from?
He is made from resin, also known as polystone. It holds the fine detail of his hat, beard, textured trim and gold ski poles.
Does it stand up on its own or does it hang?
He stands on his own on a flat, snowy white base. He needs no hook or ribbon and sits neatly on any flat surface.
What colours is the skiing Santa?
He is mainly red, with a white beard and textured white trim. He has green mittens and holly, brown boots and skis, and a gold pompom and poles.
How should I look after it?
Dust him with a soft dry cloth or brush and handle him by the body rather than the slim poles. Wrap him in tissue paper to store him after Christmas.
Would it make a good Christmas gift?
Yes, he makes a light-hearted Christmas gift. He is small enough to tuck into a stocking or a Secret Santa parcel for someone who loves festive decorations.