How To Make A Hole In A Ceramic Pot Without A Drill

Find a masonry bit.

How to make a hole in a ceramic pot without a drill.

Not good for big holes but little ones worked well without cracking. We used a masonry bit to drill our hole. This will reduce the vibration and make it easier to drill straight through. So here s what i used.

Step 2 place newspapers down and set your pot upside down on them. 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. When drilling a hole into a ceramic pot start with a firm amount of pressure pushing the drill down on the pot until. 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.

One thing that also worked for me on touchy items like ceramic and glass. Step 1 make an x with masking tape over the spot you want drilled. Once you start to see a hole forming in your pot you can increase the speed of your drill. Before drilling put on your eye protection and earmuffs.

Using a little hand cranked drill. 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. If you know how to drill a hole in a ceramic pot you can turn any pot into a custom piece for your container garden. This will keep the bit from slipping.

Step by step guide.