How do I cut a hole in a ceramic bowl without breaking it





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Sweet Image on May 01, 2018
use a special bit on a drill for glass and keep water coming the whole time you drill!Helpful Reply -
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on May 01, 2018
Here are several options for you!https://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-drill-a-hole-in-a-ceramic-pothttps://ceramicartsnetwork.org/ceramics-monthly/pottery-making-techniques/handbuilding-techniques/tips-tools-drilling-fired-ceramic/https://youtu.be/SFBIzAdMqoUhttps://youtu.be/6Q3WUMqJ4SEHelpful Reply -
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Nancy Turner on May 01, 2018
Start small and get bigger with the size of the hole. Let the drill do the work, do not put a lot of pressure on the drill or it could crack or break. Take your time and you will get the hole you want without a problem.Helpful Reply -
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Joanne Layton Woods on May 01, 2018
you will need a special drill bit. Tape the area your going to drill with duct tape and mark your spotHelpful Reply -
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Lisa S. on May 01, 2018
I would buy a cheap one at a thrift store and practice first.Helpful Reply -
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