Begin drilling into and through the duct tape.
Drilling through ceramic bowl.
Every 30 seconds of drilling drip some cutting oil onto the drill bit where.
Periodically dip the tip of the bit in the water to cool it off and prevent it from overheating.
Let the drill bit do the work.
The process of drilling through a thick ceramic porcelain sink is slow.
Set the tip of the bit on the tape and press down with moderate force to keep the bit in one place while it s biting into the tile.
So how can you take advantage of cool looking ceramic pots vases bowls candy dishes punch bowls or whatever if they have no way to drain excess water.
We ve been drilling our own drainage holes in ceramic clay and glass containers for several years.
Fill a small bowl with water and keep it next to you while you re drilling.
Do not push excessively on the drill body.
Start the drill on the lowest rpm and angle your drill on the masking tape to begin the drilling whilst at the same time squeezing water from your sponge directly onto the drilling process.
The angling of the drill will again help to prevent any skittering across the surface.
In this diy tutorial we will demonstrate how to drill a hole in a ceramic pot.
The answer is to drill your own drainage holes.