Using Fishnet Stockings for Pottery Design - UNDERGLAZE PAINTING MADE EASY!

Ann reaches into her underwear drawer for ideas to create unique patterns on pottery with fishnet stockings! This process is an easy way to make underglaze painting much more fun! Fishnets are cheap (at least the ones we used) and you just need a little underglaze and an atomizer - enjoy! Be sure to set your screen resolution to 4K to best enjoy this video!
Pieces were fired to cone 5. They were glazed on the inside with Ann's White Liner Glaze - link below. The designs were glazed over with Amaco C-11 Clear (2 coats)
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We typically bisque to Cone 04 and fire to Cone 5-6
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[@annruel1982]

*******Remember, these stockings were made of NYLON. Nylon repels water so it acts as a resist for the underglaze. I tried this with patterned tights, but I quickly realized they were made with cotton. the cotton absorbed the underglaze and I lost all the pattern. Only use stockings made of water repellent material.

[@liaroose4972]

Great idea Ann! And the results are so beautiful. Thanks a lot for your explanation

[@marzadky4934]

You can vanish the cotton ones to make them repellant.

[@annruel1982]

@@marzadky4934 Hi Marzadky. Interesting idea. I wonder if varnishing them would hurt the ability to be elastic and fit tightly over the clay??

[@annruel1982]

@@liaroose4972 My pleasure Lia. Give them a go!

[@ramkerramossoty]

Unbalivveabble idea?so i cant long to Payne for thiant and so Nylond helped mine wives to rooyke these footies duma.

[@pharmdpottery]

I 100% love how you identified the hawk calling in the background.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

THANK YOU FOR NOTICING! I don't even think Ann got that when I showed her the final edit...this is Jim :)

[@paroperha]

Some of those patterns remind me of snake scales... Especially the orange one! Very fitting!

[@claymazingartworks5682]

You have now taken the title of my Favorite Mad Scientist ❗@ 6am. I went straight to my grannies panty drawer to see if I still had my textured hose. Woke hubby up (I blamed it on you lol ) TO MUCH FUN❗ Definitely going to try this. While having a cup of coffee with you ❤

[@annruel1982]

HAHAHAHA!!! I love it!!! thanks for sharing that with me and I am sorry for waking up your hubby, haha. ......one thing, check to make sure your hose are made from NYLON and not cotton. If they are Nylon, they should work great!! Have fun and thank you so much for the coffee!!

[@janetc6226]

There’s going to be a run on fishnet stockings now!!! The results are beautiful. You make everything look so easy!❤️

[@annruel1982]

Pardon the pun about the "run" on stockings, right Janet, haha. Im glad you enjoyed it. It really is an "exciting" technique 🙂

[@anniemac7545]

Darn it 😂! (pun intended) I'm in Australia so I have the heads up on the stocking front. If only I knew before I bludgeoned that Brown snake a month ago.🤔

[@Jennelle1958]

i love how she's always doing something new

[@kathleenfreeman1696]

OMG!!! I feel like there isn't anything that you can't tackle and make it work into amazing pottery pieces. I love this.

[@andreaharz5264]

Oh my goodness, what an amazing effect! It looks so complicated, yet you’ve made it look so simple. I particularly love the mug. I’m feeling very inspired.

[@vivianramsay2527]

So wonderfully creative !! Love how your mind works !

[@zestygurl]

Mug is my favorite I like imperfections on handmade items. Nice job! Thanks for sharing.

[@alwaysjiji7198]

looks so organic and lovely like snake scales!

[@mainacht3509]

These are beautiful, Anne. You’re incredibly creative.

[@annruel1982]

Hi Mai!! You are so sweet. I had seen this technique a few years ago and wanted to give it a try. Finally, I got a chance to do it. Give it a try!

[@smartjecarina]

thanks, love this ideas... making the transvers is a lot more fun then buying ...

[@justagirlsd3000]

I love the 4 sided piece. They’re all beautiful. The cup with feet is amazing. Clever girl 🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@postalpotter7398]

What a wonderful idea! You present us with so many novel approaches. Now let us see you top that!

[@annruel1982]

Haha! Now that is a challenge for sure. These are some of the most dramatic pieces I have made. I dont know if I can top it, but I will keep experimenting!

[@vikibobula8930]

Just a unbelieve 💡! I used old selfmade crocheted table covers to stamp into wet clay, but to use tights for painting techniques are a just great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@annruel1982]

Hey Viki! I am so glad. you liked it. Great idea about the crocheted table covers!!! Briliant!

[@glennr9913]

What a simple way to achieve such complex patterns. Brilliant!

[@marilynjackson5752]

Ann, you are so creative! Just amazing again! Thank you for your generous sharing.

[@annruel1982]

Aww...that is so sweet of you Marilyn! It is certainly our pleasure. Have fun with this technique!

[@BritInvLvr]

I don’t know anything about pottery but I hope to apply some of your techniques to my art projects.

[@alilaforce7233]

I love all of your experiments. It’s so neat to see where your curiosity takes you. This video is one of my favorite experiments. Gorgeous results!

[@annruel1982]

Aww....thanks so much Ali!! We really appreciate you watching. Go for it with your own pieces!!

[@XenobiaF]

These are wonderful! I always enjoy your creativity!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

My word! You are so creative! I love these, they are just beautiful. And the most amazing thing is…. You managed to get the lines straight on that one! That’s something I never could do on my actual legs! Lol🤗🐝❤️

[@annruel1982]

Haha, too funny Deborah. 🙂🙂🙂

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@annruel1982 🤗

[@hellorodney]

FIVE STARS,,,, EXCELLENT,,,,,,, the one you masked and then painted on i think is my favorite,, but the idea of the stockings was for me the idea that was great.. :)

[@mountpennart]

Wow. These are GORGEOUS!!! Can’t wait to try this out!!

[@annruel1982]

Yeah! Im glad you liked it!!! go for it. I think they are having a sale on the fishnets this week too.

[@omarchammaa4555]

Hi lady . Your working it's super decoration . I am Lebanese and I studied in florence in accademia di bella arti di firenze . I am studied generally decoration art . But I never siet same your working it's very beautiful . You are studied art or you working from your self . From me to you best regards and good luck . 🤝🌷

[@patrickbodine1300]

I used to use plastic table covering lace with under glaze colors over and then expand from the inside to swirl designs. Called it "Crazy Lace". 15 years ago.

[@annruel1982]

That is a great idea Patrick! Thanks for sharing!! I might have to try that.

[@consuelosierra553]

I absolutely love how all the pots. Also you explain the technical so clearly.

[@Gingy50]

I would definitely buy one of your new fish net patterns in black. Love the colour change from your usual red, blue yell and sometimes green pastel colours to black and one black with a hint of green love them and this video Thanks Ann & co 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️

[@annruel1982]

Hey Lynsey! gotta change it up every now and then right. Im glad you enjoyed it! Black and white is definitely the most dramatic combo, right.

[@jackiemorrison2661]

what a great idea Anne, you are so creative!

[@embee7434]

42 seconds in and I know this is going to be awesome... Edit: and I was not wrong. Those are amazing!

[@annruel1982]

Hey Em!! Yeah!!!! Im so glad you enjoyed that. We had so much fun making this one and all of the pieces were just stunning at the end.

[@stardust16]

OMG, who would of thought to do something like this, so fun. It gave me ideas for other crafts. Thank you for sharing.❤😊

[@xythenjones4263]

That looks so great! Very clever idea.

[@indiesindie1984]

Beautiful and creative work. I love the monochrome theme.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thank you so much!

[@user-be6hl5tc2t]

Крутая идея!!!!с тюлью и скатертями знал только))

[@daniloherrera6446]

I like to see how your idea of ​​capturing design, on the surface of the containers. It turns them into a container with personality.

[@annruel1982]

Thanks Danillo!! I so agree. It is a great way to transfer intricate designs to the surface of a rounded piece of pottery for sure. It makes the piece so dramatic. Happy potting

[@candystamping4552]

Wow! Fantastic and looked like a lot of fun…..you are always so creative Anne! I really enjoy watching your channel 😊

[@nongkumwongdee2485]

Beautiful beautiful very much thanks

[@triciac1019]

I was gasping and responding to you while watching this video. These are just beautiful and you come up with such creative ideas all the time. I have to try this!

[@TheGrmany69]

Snake pottery!! cool!

[@dragonboatphoenix6375]

Thanks!I had been doing a similar “resist” but with those styrofoam lattice protectors on the Asian pears in the grocery stores but never thought to use fish net stockings! Thank you for the idea. Btw with my idea of the styrofoam lattice protectors I used glazes on the bisque.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Awesome idea! Thank you for your support - we really appreciate it!

[@Mexicangirl2411]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your ideas, thanks for sharing Anne....❤️❤️❤️

[@darlink57]

Great idea! They are gorgeous! You do such a good job. Thanks so much!!

[@annruel1982]

Aww....Thank YOU so much!!! that is so kind. I saw this technique a few years ago and thought back then it would be fun to try. I finally go my chance, 🙂

[@KatAtkinson]

I am going to say this was one of my favorite videos you have done. Most awesome!

[@izzyjones7108]

I love the spiraled one so much

[@fruitlessbeast]

Wish I could like this one twice

[@barbarac4138]

Think I need to find some nylon stockings! Great idea!!!

[@vzeimen]

Love these so much! I was just thinking the other day I have that atomizer and never use it. Now I will!

[@mirindal2106]

Ann great video that is amazing how a simple stocking will give you a gr8 design.

[@lyndilee2955]

Oh, these are just lovely! I especially like the 4 sided one with the natural sides, what a special effect that made! What a great idea, I'll be using this technique for sure, thank you so much for sharing your lovely pieces!

[@shirleycirio6897]

Really super fanciful!! I am certain that I wouldn't have guessed how you came up with that spectacular look. Thanks for always sharing your creativity. 😊

[@annruel1982]

Thanks Shirley! I had seen pottery with those patterns and saw that they said they used fishnets. Ever since, I have wanted to experiment to see if I could make it work.

[@consuelosierra553]

I love this technique, thanks for sharing, your mug and others are stunning. I am a fan. Connie from Yuba City

[@walkerpottery9296-Natalie]

What a fun idea! I made some Halloween mugs in class last week with lacy spooky fabric rolled into the clay first for texture. I’d love to try these ideas out too! Great video guys! Ann, your hair! Omg, I’m so envious of those gorgeous flowing locks! 😍💜💜💜

[@annruel1982]

Im glad you liked it!!! What a great idea with the Halloween material. I bet there is somewhere you could find Halloween themed fishnets too. right. ....Thanks for the kind words about my hair, haha. I didnt know it looked like that from the back. I went out and cut it the next day just a little longer than my shoulders, haha

[@walkerpottery9296-Natalie]

@@annruel1982 I bet it was so much lighter on your head! 🥰 I’ll try & send you pics of my mugs after I glaze & fire them! 🧛🏻‍♀️🕷🎃💀

[@annruel1982]

@@walkerpottery9296-Natalie haha, it does feel weird. You dont think about the weight part, haha.

[@saminamohammed6233]

So neat n beautifully done

[@user-zb2pz3sn5j]

Thank you very much! 🌸💕🌸

[@grittykitty50]

Very, very nice results. These techniques will transfer nicely to polymer clay. Lots of good ideas and inspiration in this well-made video.

[@meow-xu8cq]

Very creative!!! Thanks!

[@angelaarena5208]

All those pieces came out amazing absolutely ❤ them.

[@randijohansen5683]

Sooo rock ´n´ roll! I love them all💞. Big hugs from Norway🇳🇴🇳🇴

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Welcome Norway!

[@sheilasantiago3715]

Every single one of these are awesome!

[@annruel1982]

Aww...thanks Sheila! Give it a go....and thanks for watching!!!

[@nandamari]

Those patterns and application are so cool.

[@stomptheelites]

Wow, amazing. Great Idea.

[@rosequartz4102]

I live in a slumlord apartment where the landlord doesn't even know who I am and now I'm wondering if I could get away with installing a kiln in the basement. No one even goes there because the washer hasn't worked in ten months! I am trained in pottery making and I already know what I want to make to stretch fishnets over. Amazing idea, amazing work!!!

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Not an expert on that but they do make small kilns now that dont take up much space...good luck!

[@rosequartz4102]

@@LittleStreetPottery do they?!! I'm going to look into that, thank you!!

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

*AAAAHHHH!!!! I LOVE IT!!* 😱❤️😍 Please make a leg shaped cup with this pattern!! I’d buy a whole set!!😱🤣❤️

[@jimruel2121]

What a great idea…putting it on the list!

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

these look amazing

[@rennkay3291]

love these, what a creative and beautiful result

[@easterazali9237]

They’re all so unique and pretty ! 💖

[@annruel1982]

Hi Easter! Aww...thanks so much!!! Give them a go!

[@mandyowen4892]

Oh I love the looks on all of them. Very beautiful work and definitely going to try this idea. Thank you

[@lorrainecliftonceramics]

Love them - really smart!!

[@giobianchi3232]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@kathrynbazely9343]

These look fantastic.

[@SusanSBradley]

Brilliant, thank you!😀

[@kellywalker1664]

As seductive as the stockings themselves. 😍

[@maritzagaldames9420]

Beautiful very beautiful 💖💖 like 👍🏼👍🏼 and Love 💗💗 from CHILE 🇨🇱❤️❤️

[@lenabjorndahl]

Absolutely fabulous !

[@fionabryant2311]

What a fantastic idea, thank you so much

[@doninis1354]

This is great. Absolutly beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I wish I could give more than one thumb up.

[@harishshah2510]

Great idea, beautiful stuff

[@cynmillar1]

Brilliant and gorgeous!

[@crystaloconnell8941]

Wow what a clever idea! This is a great technique for adding colour, pattern and textural effects, with very effective results. Thank you.

[@annruel1982]

Im glad you liked it Crystal!! Give it a go!! It really is easy!

[@scrapqueen65]

Stunning!

[@elizabethpooch9627]

So happy to have fallen upon this video!!! Adding this project to my long list of underglaze trials :) Thank you for sharing

[@annruel1982]

I am glad this could be inspirational for you. I have a long list to experiment with too 🙂. Happy potting

[@missalicemcaulay]

BRAVO !!!! it's beautiful !

[@serenityjewel]

Gorgeous!

[@micheledickey4066]

I don’t even know what to say!! This is beyond amazing I’m so many ways!! You should win some kind of reward for all of the incredible things you come up with! I enjoy your channel sooo much!! My favorite pieces were the ones with color underneath. Several of them also look like snake skin. Thank you soo much! Can not wait to try. I love your “Covid” hair!! My hair is to my calves. I really need it trimmed but the woman I usually had trim my ends left during Covid and it’s really hard to trust anyone else.

[@annruel1982]

Aww....you are so sweet Michele. Thanks so much. Im glad you liked the video. Jim also noted the snake skin look. Maybe I should have painted some snakes on the one I masked off. 🙂. You like my covid hair? haha. I had no idea I looked like that from the back, haha. Now my hair is cut just below my shoulders. Maybe ask your friends who cuts their hair?

[@Violet-qf8dr]

These look amazing!

[@esurfrider7687]

Not too shabby!

[@mod.2053]

Beautiful!!

[@fausianathie3084]

Fantastic l love your styles ❤ very unique lve never seen anything like it .

[@yeninb4071]

Mil gracias!

[@taura2179]

NO WAY 😂 this is amazing!!!

[@annruel1982]

Thanks so much Taura!!! I appreciate you watching!

[@vzeimen]

Thanks! Always love your research projects and your talent.

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Thank You for your support Vicki! We appreciate it very much but realize, you're just encouraging our nutty behavior :)

[@vzeimen]

@@LittleStreetPottery Maybe you've heard the saying "takes one to know one". I love having new ideas for pottery, nutty or otherwise.

[@ginettemcdougal6529]

Beautiful

[@mina_chiba]

Wow 🤩 this is so classy!

[@annruel1982]

Thanks Catherine. I appreciate you watching!

[@noeliasalinas7310]

Loved this idea!

[@cynthiat6505]

Brilliant!

[@ksw4942]

What a great idea. Very creative.

[@popscratchie3985]

I did something similar using a doilie to actually press a lace pattern into the clay, I then used an oxide over the whole piece sponged off the oxide on the raised parts and then when dry sponged on a glaze only to the raised parts of the pattern. It was a lot of work but looked great when finished

[@LittleStreetPottery]

Would love to see your work!

[@starverweij2346]

Amazing idea, not everyone has one of those sprayers though, might give it a go with spray paint.

[@SS-hz4jo]

Great video. Thank you

[@claymazingartworks5682]

Thanks!

[@annruel1982]

Aww....thanks so much for your support!!! You are awesome!!!!