Step 1 make an x with masking tape over the spot you want drilled.
How to make a hole in a ceramic pot without a drill.
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.
So here s what i used.
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.
One thing that also worked for me on touchy items like ceramic and glass.
We used a masonry bit to drill our hole.
Step 2 place newspapers down and set your pot upside down on them.
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.
Once you start to see a hole forming in your pot you can increase the speed of your 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.
This will keep the bit from slipping.
Before drilling put on your eye protection and earmuffs.
This will reduce the vibration and make it easier to drill straight through.
Find a masonry bit.
Step by step guide.
And here s how to drill a hole in a ceramic pot.
Not good for big holes but little ones worked well without cracking.