I have only ever lost one pot and that was one of the first pots i ever drilled i pressed.
Cut ceramic pot.
Both can be drilled though pottery in it natural state is by far the easiest.
A pilot hole will cut down on the larger bit jumping around.
Ceramic pots can be purchased quite cheaply from flea markets or garage sales.
To cut or drill a hole in the bottom of a pot for drainage all you need is masking tape and a ceramic or masonry bit for your drill.
So here s what i used.
Would it be possible to get a plastic one and paint it to look fancier.
Fortunately hand tools for cutting basic terra cotta ceramic items are available.
You will most likely end up shattering.
Many of the ceramic containers intended for plants are made from soft terracotta clay.
Cut down your clay pot with a carbide rod saw.
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.
And here s how to drill a hole in a ceramic pot.
These containers can be found either glazed or left in their natural state.
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We used a masonry bit to drill our hole.
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Find a masonry bit.
It might not look perfectly like a ceramic teapot but would probably be a lot easier than trying to cut an actual teapot in half then trying to figure out hanging it.
Use a smaller bit about a 3 16 inch bit to drill a guide hole first.
Clay pots are more attractive than their plastic counterparts.
You can even make your own.
These bits come in assorted sizes so find the one that best suits your needs.
A ceramic pot can make an ideal storage container for your flowers and also for an indoor herb garden.