Just small tips here :-) if you are afraid of using the drill, you can soak the flower pot in water one day ago, then draw a circle (to make a hole) and use a hammer with a nail after putting a wet towel in the pot! Oh, you need to tape on the shape of the circle. You need to hammer very carefully! Love your video from Korea 💖
Thanks for the advice! I was terrified to break these containers, but I had 100% success, no breaks. One is a talavera sun face which will soon have the water coming out of his mouth in a fountain. THANKS!!!!
Great vid Candice. Just a note (without being negative), water can make the drill bit brittle over time and there chip/break/blunten. You can get cutting lubricants but for what your doing this is more expense and probably not worthwhile. I recommend olive or another vegetable based oil as these will cool and help lubricate the cutting bit while not harming the plants you plant in the great pots.
Hey Scott - all the tile guys I know use water. Never heard any issues and big tile saws only use water. Is the cutting lubricants for pottery type materials or for other items like metal? Do you have a brand that is suppose to be good for pottery, i.e. clay, porcelain, etc? Thanks
rosebudforglory the oil isn’t really needed with ceramics. The oil you can search for is “glass cutting oil”. Essentially it’s mineral oil and used for scoring glass. The oil has a specific viscosity (something’s been added to the mineral oil) and the oil itself helps keep the temperature down from heating up from friction. But this oil is necessary with “GLASS”. Since ceramics are heat cured heat doesn’t pose a threat when drilling however it’s helpful to have some lubrication from either water which is just fine to use since it’s not glass (water just beads up on glass and that’s why oil is used but for ceramics. Water is fine but if you want to use oil....it won’t cause any adverse reactions. Now using an oil that have heat stable properties (mineral oil is ideal or specifically the glass oil) I don’t suggest cooking oil but again don’t see a problem with it other than I’d still just prefer some water on ceramics. Now what the gentleman said above isn’t all that wrong ceramics typically have a glaze and glaze is essential glass powder and a medium that after the firing process of the pot the powder melts into a glass to form a glaze. Now water will bead up on this surface too but not all bottoms of pots have glazing. I hope this gives you a little insight into what’s and why’s for oil over water.
@@erins.5420 My bit never got hot during a couple of holes and water is just fine. Metal or steel on the other hand is definitely a different issue and will blunt a normal drill bit in no time.
Great video. One thing I would say is missing is the importance of using eye protection when drilling (or sawing, etc) into most anything. Ceramic debris, like many foreign objects, can cause corneal abrasions.
Thank you SO much for making this video! We have two big pots that are so beautiful I didn't think to check when I bought them---no holes! This video is very helpful to me. Now if I can only have Mr. Know-It-All (better known as my husband) to follow your instructions. On the other hand, this could be my own very first attempt at using a drill. Wish me luck and thanks again!
It's pretty easy! I've made about three big pots with them (don't know why companies produce these things without a hole in them). You can get the glass cutting drill bits online for crazy cheap (many sizes + diameters for different pots).
Candace, great and a cross piece of masking or painters tape will keep it from moving around. Also I just saw this tungsten tile spear bits for drilling tile, clay, etc....really fast. No water, he did about 3 in a couple seconds and did 10+ holes in one tile...no cracks. He also at the beginning used a tungsten hole saw and drilled a big hole. Hope that helps someone.
Thanks for the video. Our 1/2-off thrift store has lots of great ceramic containers--pitchers, bowls, etc. I've hesitated to get them for yard art because of their having no drainage holes. Now no problem!
Nice instructions. Thanks for sharing. Home Depot closest to my house did not carry diamond tip so I got a Carbide tip and it took me 17 minutes to drill a 1/4" hole of about 1/5" depth on three pots.
Wow! I am oh-so-glad I kept my impatient nature in check and watched this video first. Easy peasy, lemon-squeezy, Candice. Thanks for the clear, useful instruction.
I got my eye protection glasses and surgical mask for less than $6.00 at the dollar store. Making sure and very important that on any project that involves particles wear protective gears so it doesn't damage your eyes or injuries. Good video. I used cooking oil to save the drill bit.
Yay Christine, I am so glad! It is easy isn't it! Glad to hear it worked out well for you. Great tip on the reverse button. I don't think my cheap drill has one of those but it is a good point! Thanks for bringing that up! Keep drilling!
I need to drill a half inch hole on the bottom of my big Chinese vase so I can use it as a water fountain in the center of my goldfish pond. I need to get me a diamond tip drill bit, I guess, thanks Candice!
Thank you for your video! It was pleasant and recorded well. And, you didn't gab a whole lot like a lot of the other videos I've seen lately. Sometimes I just want to say "Come on! Get to the point!" haha. Job well done Candice Suter!
30 seconds intro XD buy other than that, good video, I make ceramics, and up till now I made some pieces without real thought of ever using them as planters, but now that I want to ... I was weary about drilling holes, this gives me some confidence ;)
Candice Suter thanks for the quick video. Enjoyed watching it. I am a Bonsai enthusiast and you know when you purchase a set pot, they come with a ceramic tray. My home is filling up with these trays and I always thought they make great mini Bonsai pots or display pots as well. Quick question. That drill you used in the video looks like quite a big one. Can I use a smaller more portable one? Maybe even battery operated? Hope to hear from you and keep up the good work! Cheers! -Tony
I loved it , very helpful. You have a nice personality too..very nice to meet you. I was wondering do you have any advice for succulents..I have some hens and chicks ..I got two ceramic pots today and said hmmm wonder if I can drill them out to make new planters out of them and sure enough you showed us how :) Are you on F.B by chance , if so I'd love to add you to my friends list. My name is Robin nice to meet you Candice . I live in Tn. Have a nice day and thank you again.
Eye protection AND gloves. Ceramic dust hurts. I just did this for an Ikea flowerpot with no hole in it. It's one of my favourite flowerpots now, when it used to be just a pencil holder.
TYVM - actually I need a hole in a ceramic pot I wanted to use in kitchen to hold kitchen dish scrubbers - how mundane is that? Lol! But holder for these must have a drainage hole - or... yuk! - so thanks for advice! (I made notes - and now off to Home Depot!)
Thanks so much for the helpful video! I bought some great porcelain kitchen bowls at Target that looked like perfect succulent planters. Got the diamond core bit after your advice. Worked great! ... Pardon my ignorance, but what do people mean exactly by "be careful with the water and electricity"...? I used water while drilling and that definitely worked to keep my bit cool. What should / shouldn't I be doing to be careful about the water-electricity danger? Thanks.
If you happened to be using a corded drill and water got into it you could get electrocuted, water and electricity don't mix well. It would be like throwing a hair-dryer while plugged into an outlet into bath water.
I would assume you just leave it outside. If you need a drip tray, then you need to find something your pot can sit in and add the little rubber bumps on the bottom to give a small gap. I want to try without a drainage hole so I can leave indoors.
Not sure why all the thumbs down on this video. And I see a lot of comments on eye protection. If you are a sane adult with half a brain and any inkling of common sense, you will know to use eye protection. She shouldn’t have to stress that. Thanks for the video!
Can you drill into the pot while the pot is under water? Just the pot and a little of the drill bit. Would think it might be easier to drill with it wet the entire time. I am going to be drilling a hole into a porcelain tea pot so it wont be as thick as that pot you are doing.
Can someone tell me an exact, way to find the center of a pot? Sounds easy BUT... I am putting these vessels on a threaded rod and the “totems” are crooked if I’m off by even 1/8”.....help!
This whole movement of watering with ice cubes is a crock. If you watch an experienced gardener water his or her plants, you will see that the good ones always use a watering can or hose. Every time you water, you want to thoroughly soak the entire soil mass. This flushes out stale air and, as the water drains out, allows fresh, oxygen loaded air to flow into the soil. Then you allow cacti and succulents time to dry out before watering again. The idea of watering plants with ice cubes is an advertising gimmick to make it seem easy to grow orchids and succulents and sell plants to people who don't know any better.
You can drill as many holes as you want. Each extra hole will make the pot drain better. Just make sure that they are evenly spaced around the bottom of the pot. Some orchid growers even drill holes in the sides of the pot.
The drill bit Candice used in the video was a diamond drill bit. It can be used to make holes in ceramics, tile, and stone. They can even be used to make holes in gemstones. You would want one 5/16" to 1/2" in diameter.
I've drilled holes in coffee cups and bouillon cups. Coffee cups make good pots for small, thorny cacti because you can hold them by the handle and avoid the spines. The only problem is that the plants outgrow them quickly.
I've heard some people plant without a drainage hole. I would like that better so I can leave it in the house without leaking everywhere. Is that a problem?
TheKokojoe it depends on the pot. If it's made of a basic clay ceramic material than a regular masonry bit would work just fine, but if its porcelain then it needs to be diamond coated because the normal tungsten carbide masonry bits won't touch it.
Another success story! Just did like 5 pots for the first time - no casualties!
It's people like you that make me love UA-cam, actually after playing with plants all afternoon, it's people like you who make me love life!
Thanks, Candice!! I'm a young girl who managed to do this by herself with 3 glazed pots. Worked flawlessly!! Thank you
Just small tips here :-) if you are afraid of using the drill, you can soak the flower pot in water one day ago, then draw a circle (to make a hole) and use a hammer with a nail after putting a wet towel in the pot! Oh, you need to tape on the shape of the circle. You need to hammer very carefully!
Love your video from Korea 💖
KoreaSucculentTV Sonakbi 소낙비다육TV Hammer and nail?! Are you on crack?!
@@chiqichiqi You can use a nail but fill the pot or cup with sand or soil first so the item won't break easily.
Thanks for the advice! I was terrified to break these containers, but I had 100% success, no breaks. One is a talavera sun face which will soon have the water coming out of his mouth in a fountain. THANKS!!!!
Great vid Candice. Just a note (without being negative), water can make the drill bit brittle over time and there chip/break/blunten. You can get cutting lubricants but for what your doing this is more expense and probably not worthwhile. I recommend olive or another vegetable based oil as these will cool and help lubricate the cutting bit while not harming the plants you plant in the great pots.
Thanks for the tip!
Hey Scott - all the tile guys I know use water. Never heard any issues and big tile saws only use water. Is the cutting lubricants for pottery type materials or for other items like metal? Do you have a brand that is suppose to be good for pottery, i.e. clay, porcelain, etc? Thanks
rosebudforglory the oil isn’t really needed with ceramics. The oil you can search for is “glass cutting oil”. Essentially it’s mineral oil and used for scoring glass. The oil has a specific viscosity (something’s been added to the mineral oil) and the oil itself helps keep the temperature down from heating up from friction. But this oil is necessary with “GLASS”. Since ceramics are heat cured heat doesn’t pose a threat when drilling however it’s helpful to have some lubrication from either water which is just fine to use since it’s not glass (water just beads up on glass and that’s why oil is used but for ceramics. Water is fine but if you want to use oil....it won’t cause any adverse reactions. Now using an oil that have heat stable properties (mineral oil is ideal or specifically the glass oil) I don’t suggest cooking oil but again don’t see a problem with it other than I’d still just prefer some water on ceramics. Now what the gentleman said above isn’t all that wrong ceramics typically have a glaze and glaze is essential glass powder and a medium that after the firing process of the pot the powder melts into a glass to form a glaze. Now water will bead up on this surface too but not all bottoms of pots have glazing. I hope this gives you a little insight into what’s and why’s for oil over water.
@@erins.5420 thx!
@@erins.5420 My bit never got hot during a couple of holes and water is just fine. Metal or steel on the other hand is definitely a different issue and will blunt a normal drill bit in no time.
Great video. One thing I would say is missing is the importance of using eye protection when drilling (or sawing, etc) into most anything. Ceramic debris, like many foreign objects, can cause corneal abrasions.
David Yarnevich n.
Thank you SO much for making this video! We have two big pots that are so beautiful I didn't think to check when I bought them---no holes! This video is very helpful to me. Now if I can only have Mr. Know-It-All (better known as my husband) to follow your instructions. On the other hand, this could be my own very first attempt at using a drill. Wish me luck and thanks again!
It's pretty easy! I've made about three big pots with them (don't know why companies produce these things without a hole in them).
You can get the glass cutting drill bits online for crazy cheap (many sizes + diameters for different pots).
Candace, great and a cross piece of masking or painters tape will keep it from moving around. Also I just saw this tungsten tile spear bits for drilling tile, clay, etc....really fast. No water, he did about 3 in a couple seconds and did 10+ holes in one tile...no cracks. He also at the beginning used a tungsten hole saw and drilled a big hole. Hope that helps someone.
Thanks for the video. Our 1/2-off thrift store has lots of great ceramic containers--pitchers, bowls, etc. I've hesitated to get them for yard art because of their having no drainage holes. Now no problem!
*thanks for sharing this super cool tip; I need to drill a larger hole in my pot*
Thank you for this tutorial. I just finished 6 pots and plan to drill a hole in many more for my patio garden.
Thanks a bunch.. I have about 6 pots that are nothing without holes... you helped me .. off to home depot I go..🛸
Thanks so much! You just helped me help an entire pack of cub scouts!
Nice instructions. Thanks for sharing. Home Depot closest to my house did not carry diamond tip so I got a Carbide tip and it took me 17 minutes to drill a 1/4" hole of about 1/5" depth on three pots.
Cool... A friend just gave me 2 beautiful pots. And I want to put Succulents in them...
And they don't have any holes... Perfect video... Thanks!!
Wow! I am oh-so-glad I kept my impatient nature in check and watched this video first. Easy peasy, lemon-squeezy, Candice. Thanks for the clear, useful instruction.
Need to stress using eye protection when using a drill. Ceramic chips in the eys can really ruin your day.
Thanks for this video...wondered how to drill holes on planters for awhile now, hehe...succulents beginners! 👍😘
I got my eye protection glasses and surgical mask for less than $6.00 at the dollar store. Making sure and very important that on any project that involves particles wear protective gears so it doesn't damage your eyes or injuries. Good video. I used cooking oil to save the drill bit.
Thank u very much I bought a cool antique pot but had no hole in the bottom . Thanks again for the info on the diamond drill bit !
Thanks for the tutorial Candice! Just finished drilling into some pots I bought on sale at Lowes. I think all my plan
Yay Christine, I am so glad! It is easy isn't it! Glad to hear it worked out well for you. Great tip on the reverse button. I don't think my cheap drill has one of those but it is a good point! Thanks for bringing that up! Keep drilling!
Thank you. Exactly what I needed. Would have loved to see you plant it with succulents.
Thanks - picked up some ceramic pots at a garage sale.
On my way to Lowes to get a diamond tip drill bit.
Thanks Candice, you make it look so simple
I need to drill a half inch hole on the bottom of my big Chinese vase so I can use it as a water fountain in the center of my goldfish pond. I need to get me a diamond tip drill bit, I guess, thanks Candice!
Thank you for your video! It was pleasant and recorded well. And, you didn't gab a whole lot like a lot of the other videos I've seen lately. Sometimes I just want to say "Come on! Get to the point!" haha. Job well done Candice Suter!
LOL right
I've always wondered how to do that! Thanks for the tip!
Very helpful Candice! I must push too hard as I usually have a large chip come out around the hole. I'll have to be more patient.
30 seconds intro XD
buy other than that, good video, I make ceramics, and up till now I made some pieces without real thought of ever using them as planters, but now that I want to ... I was weary about drilling holes, this gives me some confidence ;)
Candice Suter thanks for the quick video. Enjoyed watching it. I am a Bonsai enthusiast and you know when you purchase a set pot, they come with a ceramic tray. My home is filling up with these trays and I always thought they make great mini Bonsai pots or display pots as well. Quick question. That drill you used in the video looks like quite a big one. Can I use a smaller more portable one? Maybe even battery operated? Hope to hear from you and keep up the good work! Cheers! -Tony
glad to see woman working power tools. Great job!!
jose bautista I bet you have a sloped forehead, don’t you?!
I loved it , very helpful. You have a nice personality too..very nice to meet you. I was wondering do you have any advice for succulents..I have some hens and chicks ..I got two ceramic pots today and said hmmm wonder if I can drill them out to make new planters out of them and sure enough you showed us how :) Are you on F.B by chance , if so I'd love to add you to my friends list. My name is Robin nice to meet you Candice . I live in Tn. Have a nice day and thank you again.
Thank you, I followed the steps and all is good!
Eye protection AND gloves. Ceramic dust hurts.
I just did this for an Ikea flowerpot with no hole in it. It's one of my favourite flowerpots now, when it used to be just a pencil holder.
Thank you for this video it was very helpful
Magnifique! I've referenced this many times. Thank you!
Thanks for the tip! I'm getting ready to try it out.
TYVM - actually I need a hole in a ceramic pot I wanted to use in kitchen to hold kitchen dish scrubbers - how mundane is that? Lol! But holder for these must have a drainage hole - or... yuk! - so thanks for advice! (I made notes - and now off to Home Depot!)
Use a normal bit for metal or plastic pots, a masonry bit for unglazed pots a tile or glass bit for glazed ceramic pots
Thanks so much for the helpful video! I bought some great porcelain kitchen bowls at Target that looked like perfect succulent planters. Got the diamond core bit after your advice. Worked great! ... Pardon my ignorance, but what do people mean exactly by "be careful with the water and electricity"...? I used water while drilling and that definitely worked to keep my bit cool. What should / shouldn't I be doing to be careful about the water-electricity danger? Thanks.
Water conducts electricity, so keep it away from wires and plugs.
If you happened to be using a corded drill and water got into it you could get electrocuted, water and electricity don't mix well. It would be like throwing a hair-dryer while plugged into an outlet into bath water.
That kind of drill bit is called a diamond hole saw, in case anyone is looking for one.
Do remember to wear eye protection!
The video is very nice for the explanation. Thanks
Great video & garden! What state / part of the country are you in?
It was very helpfull!!! thank you.. I will continue watching you.
Wow--you got quite a few comments. I have been doing this as well but I am not sure if I had the proper bit.
Great video. After you drill the hole what do you use for a drip bottom. You would not have something to match...
I would assume you just leave it outside. If you need a drip tray, then you need to find something your pot can sit in and add the little rubber bumps on the bottom to give a small gap. I want to try without a drainage hole so I can leave indoors.
Don't ever plant anything in a pot without drain holes unless it's an aquatic plant. You can't water properly and the plants roots will rot.
I have several corningware vases and was wondering if I could drill a hole in the bottom.
VERY NICELY EXPLAINED. THANK YOU
I like your video,thank you
Not sure why all the thumbs down on this video. And I see a lot of comments on eye protection. If you are a sane adult with half a brain and any inkling of common sense, you will know to use eye protection. She shouldn’t have to stress that. Thanks for the video!
Is it the same procedure drilling on clay pots too?
very helpful video❤️
Alexander Ahenkan The video is very nice for the explanation. Thanks
As the bottom is usually curved I just tip water in there and it's enough to keep it all wet while cutting no problem at all.
Thank u soo much for sharing, going to try this right now
Can you drill into the pot while the pot is under water? Just the pot and a little of the drill bit. Would think it might be easier to drill with it wet the entire time. I am going to be drilling a hole into a porcelain tea pot so it wont be as thick as that pot you are doing.
Great video thanks 🙏
Thank you so much today you answered my question
Can someone tell me an exact, way to find the center of a pot? Sounds easy BUT... I am putting these vessels on a threaded rod and the “totems” are crooked if I’m off by even 1/8”.....help!
a very useful video. thank you.
This was very helpful!
very helpful, thank you
Thank you for advice your Candice, much appreciate it.
Hi. Was the bowl pottery?
Or from the glass?
Is the way the hole in the two is different?
Great video. Thank you so much!!
Yay! It is really easy! Thanks for your help! And I need another drill and it's cool to know I can get from Amazon!
Worked good . Anchoring some statues .
This was so helpful, thank you!
Is it discouraged to drill more than one hole in a bottom? I just can't imagine one whole sufficing for drainage purposes. Thanks for the video.
You don't water succulents much, maybe one ice cube a week. The spike will be cactus/palm mix then add perlite in order for quick drainage.
This whole movement of watering with ice cubes is a crock. If you watch an experienced gardener water his or her plants, you will see that the good ones always use a watering can or hose. Every time you water, you want to thoroughly soak the entire soil mass. This flushes out stale air and, as the water drains out, allows fresh, oxygen loaded air to flow into the soil. Then you allow cacti and succulents time to dry out before watering again. The idea of watering plants with ice cubes is an advertising gimmick to make it seem easy to grow orchids and succulents and sell plants to people who don't know any better.
You can drill as many holes as you want. Each extra hole will make the pot drain better. Just make sure that they are evenly spaced around the bottom of the pot. Some orchid growers even drill holes in the sides of the pot.
Dumb question, but I'm 100% new to this...does this work with something small, like tea cups? Thank you!
Sue7777000 yes
So very helpful. Thank you!
how can I Scuff the glaze bottom of a coffee cup. I dont want the glaze on the very bottom where you nicked yours with the diamond drill
will this be ok if i use the same technique on a bowl? its a bit thick
Just buy a diamond tip drill bit, then go home and follow Candy's instructions. It's really easy. You can also order them online from Amazon.
conguera Thanks, Captain Obvious!!
I can’t stop it from sliding around even with water and at an angle. It keeps skidding. Is it the wrong diamond drill bit?
Thank you so much for the video
terimakasih from depok indonesia
Will this work for tea cups also?
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Great video, thank you!
What size drill bit did you use?
Hi! What's d brand of the drill you're using?
Thank you! So very helpful
Nice video.
:)
You neglected to mention that you need an appropriate drill bit to get the job done.
Thanks for the info. But my question is what kind of drill head ( for wood or metal or for stone)???
Jenny van Formosa Get a diamond tip hole saw for masonry
The drill bit Candice used in the video was a diamond drill bit. It can be used to make holes in ceramics, tile, and stone. They can even be used to make holes in gemstones. You would want one 5/16" to 1/2" in diameter.
nice video! Thanks for sharing :D :)
What size was your drill bit?
Will it work for smaller containers, say like a coffee mug?
I've drilled holes in coffee cups and bouillon cups. Coffee cups make good pots for small, thorny cacti because you can hold them by the handle and avoid the spines. The only problem is that the plants outgrow them quickly.
Would this work with teapots? :)
Laura Gidney Seriously??
I've heard some people plant without a drainage hole. I would like that better so I can leave it in the house without leaking everywhere. Is that a problem?
Thank you.
@Mike Wynne I would think water will just sit in planter and roots of most flower pot plants don't like that.
Candice from flickr? I am pretty sure this is you! This is Marie (mariemariemarie) from flickr! :)
Would a masonry bit work as well?
Most cutting instruments for masonry are diamond
Bill Davis Alright, thanks for the info.
TheKokojoe it depends on the pot. If it's made of a basic clay ceramic material than a regular masonry bit would work just fine, but if its porcelain then it needs to be diamond coated because the normal tungsten carbide masonry bits won't touch it.
WHAT SIZE DIAMOND TIP DRILL BIT?
thank you
Don't know what went wrong but where is your audio????
I wear goggles when doing this.
Thank-You, Diamond tip, h2o etc.