So here s what i used.
How to make a hole in a ceramic pot without a drill.
Step by step guide.
You should also drizzle water on the pot as you are drilling which will keep the drill bit from getting too hot and help drill through the surface.
Before drilling put on your eye protection and earmuffs.
When drilling a hole into a ceramic pot start with a firm amount of pressure pushing the drill down on the pot until.
The collection you have certainly looks a lot cooler than boring store bought pots and it s certainly a lot cheaper to re cycle cast offs and thrift store finds.
Once you start to see a hole forming in your pot you can increase the speed of your drill.
And here s how to drill a hole in a ceramic pot.
Slowly begin drilling while applying just a bit of pressure to the top of the drill with your opposite hand.
Using a little hand cranked drill.
This will keep the bit from slipping.
Not good for big holes but little ones worked well without cracking.
Find a masonry bit.
At first we thought we were going to use a bit for tile but my dad couldn t find his so we opted for a masonry bit.
After you insert the 5 16 inch glass and tile drill bit into your drill make sure you have a firm grasp on the ceramic pot to hold it in place with the hand that is not holding the drill.
One thing that also worked for me on touchy items like ceramic and glass.