Ceramic pots make excellent planters, but the fragile exterior easily breaks and should always be handled with care.
Nevertheless, drilling a drainage hole in your favorite planter is possible.
You should alsowear safety gogglesto keep dust from getting in your eyes as you drill through the bottom.
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Place the ceramic pot on top of the towel and back far enough from the table’s edge.
As you’re drilling, remember to go slow and apply an even pressure.
You should feel a subtle release once you’ve drilled completely through the surface.
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When you feel this release, you’re done.
Don’t sweat itthere’s still a way to drill a hole in your ceramic pot.
You’ll also need a hammer or screwdriver to serve as the power drill.
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From there, you’ll go through the same motions to drill your drainage hole.
They’re strong enough to cut through glazed and unglazed ceramics without damaging the surface.
check that your drill bits are 1/16th carbide size to not overpower your pot.
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Use the end of a screwdriver or a hammer to push the object through the bottom of the pot.
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The Spruce / Jason Donnelly
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