How do I drill holes in punch bowls and cups without breaking them

Ann
by Ann
  5 answers
  • Alyssa Alyssa on Aug 19, 2017

    I've done it with a Dremel rotary tool using a mini drill press, but it requires a special drill bit--and because the friction really heats the glass, you have to cool the surface as you drill. With my Dremel, I used a 662 bit (the 663 is twice as large, if you need a bigger hole) and it came with its own cooling fluid. However, I've also drilled holes in beach shells using a shallow water bath.

  • Mel Mel on Aug 19, 2017

    Pick up a drill used for glass in the size you want at a place like Home Depot.

    Follow the directions. go slow and I also use a spot of oil.

  • Rus28256077 Rus28256077 on Aug 19, 2017

    You didn't say what they are made of, but if you can drill a hole in the material, this will help reduce or even eliminate breakage. Apply a piece of tape to both sides of the spot where the hole will be drilled. The thicker and stickier the tape, the better. Drill slowly and with a minimum of pressure.

  • Sharon Sharon on Aug 19, 2017

    You need a diamond drill bit, and some cool water running over it as you drill. Here's a video but girl wear some clear protective glasses, Yikes! And I would wrap a rubber place mat around that so it doesn't cut through the flimsy oven mitt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1gAiwYFlpE