How To Drill Holes In Plant Pots (Terracotta, Glass, Ceramic)

[@fredirosas795]

Tilting the drill at an angle and make an indentation on the surface to give you better control is an incredible useful tip!

[@lexo420]

Ok. You convinced me to buy a drill now. I was always afraid lol.

[@ErikaLodes]

Ya you got this!!

[@yonokzeller5402]

I’m going to get me too.👍🏽🥰🙏

[@livelylocs9548]

This video was right on time. I have 4 or 5 pots that need drainage holes and now I feel confident that I can do it. Thanks for a very informative video!

[@ErikaLodes]

Oh perfect! Good luck! 😊

[@sharonholmes4444]

🎉 You go girl 🎉"Every planty girl" needs "her own" drill. Period! We don't need to ask our dad's, bf, spouses, and friends to drill a simple hole!

[@biancaburgess]

YES! 🙌🏽

[@tobe3940]

EVERY lady needs her own set of tools and toolbox and exactly for the reason you mentioned. It's a life skill and a must for anyone who wants to be their own person. It's a life skill just like everyone should also know how to drive or go to the bank or cook (to the extent that at least they don't starve if they can't order food), sew, etc.

[@zasharadouglas770]

Girl, I was gonna go to Lowes and buy an expensive drill with the bits. You saved me some major coins. Thank you!

[@vanessazavala7020]

Literally purchased the diamond drill set. I have lots of cute mugs and pots with no holes

[@myrellard7274]

Good for you for showing how to attach and remove the drill bit! And I had no idea there was a lock position on a drill 🙄 lol.

[@ErikaLodes]

Yes use that lock position 🔒 I’m always worried about accidentally drilling when I’m just moving it around haha

[@ArchangelHornet]

thanks for showing this in detail and watering several times. that helps so much it seems to have a super clean cut

[@dianareed5005]

The rain and the melody in the background has me all relaxed!

[@ErikaLodes]

I’m glad! I tried to make it as nice as possible with a drill going off 😅

[@edenandkoi]

This is such a helpful video. Thank you so much for showing us what to do. :) I’m also in the process of making holes in my pots for plants, so you have been a blessing to watch. Thanks again.

[@jenniferlindsey439]

I just wanted to share what I have learned from my experiences. If you use a container of water and hold your pot in it upside down where the water just cover it and then drill your holes, you can avoid the blowout on the back side of your hole . Meaning the inside of your pot.

[@barbarafrohne728]

Because of you, I now think I can do this. I'm ordering the drill bits. Thank you!

[@gingerleigh_]

THANK YOU! Just what I was looking to do and you made it easy to follow.

[@laurenjohnson5880]

you're awesome, nice video, I love the freedom to get any pot you want knowing that you can make your own hole

[@Esmie60]

Now I need to get a drill, diamond drill bit and some pots. Thanks Erika.😁

[@ErikaLodes]

Get drilling 🤩

[@thriftygrrl2248]

This video is so calming. Now I need to purchase a drill ASAP!

[@ohkaymo]

I just picked up some holeless pots at Goodwill today, talk about timely!

[@creativhopper6465]

Nicely explained and demonstrated. Enjoyed watching you drilling a hole.

[@chrissousa5092]

Thank you so much for this video I have been wanting to try this but was a little reluctant but seeing you do it has boosted my confidence

[@calnative4904]

You are a sweetheart Erika, this my favorite plant channel. Update on the Hoya Carnosa “Hindu rope” it’s already getting new leaves 🍃😁

[@prestonnorris9822]

I'm so excited to find your video. I have many ceramic and glass containers I'd like to drill for orchids and other plants 🤗

[@mariovella75]

Hi Erika, if you use a diamond hole saw with a pilot bit in the middle, it will make it a lot easier to drill (it won't slide around on the surface). They sell them at Lowe's and Home Depot.

[@ErikaLodes]

I’ll check it out, thanks!

[@rinawalker5595]

Thank you so much I have a nice terracotta that needs holes but was afraid that I might crack it. Great advice thanks for sharing.😊

[@randomsteveh8373]

Nice video. I ended up using an "extension" between the drill and the bit after this one time when the bit broke through the pot and the front of the drill slammed down on the pot and broke it. The extension gives me space between pot and drill.

[@ErikaLodes]

That extension sounds very useful bc sometimes I just put my finger in between & go very slowly lol. The first time that happened to me I was shocked so I’ll have to look into it

[@randomsteveh8373]

@@ErikaLodes Hi Erika, unfortunately I don't think an extension will work with the hole-saws that you already have. An extension requires the bit/hole-saw to have a hex shaped shank (the part that goes into the drill) and it looks like your hole-saws have the smooth round shank.

[@randomsteveh8373]

@@ErikaLodes Maybe you *can* get one that works with round shank bits. If the bit fits into this it can be tightened down with the little set-screws on the side. www.amazon.com/Irwin-88702-6-Extension-Bit/dp/B00004YO9Y

[@feralbeak]

Thanks for making this video, Erika! This was super helpful and a total gamechanger for my unused pots with no drainage. Have you tried using the diamond drill bits with glass before?

[@ErikaLodes]

Ya! It works, but I haven’t tried it on thin glass. Just on mason jars! You have to go very slowly when getting to the end, because if you go too fast the drill will hit the glass & break it

[@ArkOfThai]

tutorial god 🙇🏻‍♂️

[@ErikaLodes]

Really??? 💪🏼😎

[@blakea.e.1681]

Great video, it makes me wanna do it!!! You make it look so easy

[@ErikaLodes]

Trust me it is so easy!!

[@thecakepopsistars]

Awesome video! 💪 I’m ready to drill some pots 🪴

[@rhondafisher72]

Thanks always thought it was hard to do, will have to try this for sure.

[@ErikaLodes]

Super easy, you’ll get it first try!

[@annakulikowski8786]

Thank you for this video. I was scared of cracking didn’t know about the water I’m going to be doing all my pots this weekend Project for me and my daughters to do together with all the plants I get for Mother’s Day. ♥️

[@sandrablaze4574]

Did it work? Did you break any?

[@yonokzeller5402]

Looks like you are having a fun with that drill👍🏽😎😂🥰

[@evabarger8271]

I loved this video, it was so comforting for some reason!!! :)

[@ErikaLodes]

Thank youuu!!!

[@faithersland8234]

I have 2 porcelain bathroom sinks I found, really nice. Can I plant my albo monstera borsigiana Inuit when it’s time of course

[@lifestylebyvita]

Thanks you! I have tools but no diamond drill bit. Thank you for sharing 💕

[@ErikaLodes]

Easy peasy you already got half of what you need 😊

[@mf3610]

I totally get why we need holes but what do I do about protecting surfaces underneath like wood floors? That’s visually nice haha

[@susansanchez4794]

There are many sizes of terracotta saucers, plastic and cork floor protectors, plus plant stands on casters that will do the trick

[@rosim1360]

for bigger pots i use the 50 cent plastic plates at Target to catch the extra water, you can't even see them most of the time and there's a few colors to choose from! for small pots i use any extra lids to containers or small tea dishes

[@sharonholmes4444]

@ benita xz There ya go! Any disposable lids turned upside down for moisture like cottage cheese, cool whip, butter etc work so well. Recycle, yay!

[@ErikaLodes]

I use clear trays & terra cotta saucers. They’re not the prettiest to look at, but I usually remove them after the plant stops dripping

[@moniquehorton1111]

You could add round felt furniture leg stickers. They sell them at Walmart.

[@dani.p]

Hi!! Love the video!!! I have a question :B Can you do more than 1 hole (like 3) or is it too risky?

[@jenniferlindsey439]

I have successfully drill multiple holes in multiple pots.

[@sydneyallen2834]

i just had to skip class to watch the video!!! LOVE YOU🤩🤩🤩

[@ErikaLodes]

Lol don’t skip class 😂

[@jungie4908]

Omg I just tried make holes on my ceramic pot but it kept spinning out of place. Thanks for sharing this tip!!

[@shiningstar1869]

This is a great video 👍 I don't think I've ever seen one like this on youtube. Is your drill easier to loosen and tighten? Because it looks like it is. 🌿

[@ErikaLodes]

Yes it’s so easy, little to no effort

[@marioaldrete3031]

Great job 👏🏼

[@ErikaLodes]

Thanks 🤩

[@kathymacomber5115]

Great video...I feel more confident...safety glasses!

[@lillianissitt7108]

i may have skipped past it in the video, but does this work for ALL kinds of pots? as in ceramic, terracotta, glass, etc? sorry if you mentioned that already and i missed it, this was a super helpful video though!!

[@georgiawilliams3460]

HI, were your diamond bits expensive? I just bought super cheap ones and not sure if they will work. Thanks, great vid

[@biancaburgess]

This was so helpful!! 💕

[@mendedandwhole]

What size drill bit do u recommend for pot hole? Thx!

[@davidcandia9184]

I cannot believe how literally on spot what I am making a list to take w me to a big box store in an hour. Planned on just asking an associate Already knowing and accepting that I was going to just purchase what was reccomend. Only because before your video of a few minutes ago the difference between a good one and a basic Thank you Erika ❤🌱 I will assume same bit for glass.

[@ErikaLodes]

Exactly works for glass too

[@zhaa82]

Quite helpful.

[@Byrod1]

You could hold garden hose with slow flow while drilling to flush debris and to cool.

[@angelikazawitkowska-grad]

Great video! What about teracota pots? Won't it broke?

[@ErikaLodes]

I haven’t tried it on terra cotta without glaze on it, but I think it should be the same. If not even easier 👀

[@tessalarkens1584]

What do you use for saucers for these drilled pots?

[@ErikaLodes]

I don’t really use saucers 😅 but I let them dry on terra cotta / plastic ones when I take them out of water. Then I’ll just put them back where they belong without a saucer

[@scraphreek]

Can you drill from the inside out?

[@ManuelMorales-lz9hp]

Hello Erika, great demonstrations. I cultivate bonsai and the pots are so expensive. I go to thrift stores or good will for pots. I do drill holes with concrete drills shapes. Where did you purchase those bits. Do you know if Lowe's or home Depot sales those?

[@ErikaLodes]

I got them off of Amazon, but I’m sure both stores carry them!

[@ManuelMorales-lz9hp]

Gracias Erika, I went to Lowe's and did not found them. But I gat lucky and found a 15 pieces set for 14 dollars. But did not know they existed until I watch your video. Great job Amiga.

[@lilianlee1103]

I am sorry. I clicked the dislike by mistake.

[@beautifulstems1631]

Hi Erika can you do an update on you’re Albo Monstera!! Pleaseeee

[@ErikaLodes]

There’s not much to update for it yet :/ the new leaf is still just a nub lol, but it’s sloooowly sprouting up.

[@tjnailzbytracysimmonds1648]

Those black rubbers come off don’t they? There should be holes there?

[@floatingpeaks4584]

Don't you need a matching tray or they will leak water all over?

[@ErikaLodes]

Ya, but I don’t have any surfaces that would be damaged by water so I don’t mind

[@floatingpeaks4584]

@@ErikaLodes you are lucky. I cover the underneath of most of my pot trays with masking tape so they don't scratch the surface they sit on.

[@lindabeaulieu6770]

Good video. Thx

[@ErikaLodes]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@mddell58]

Question: WHAT is the purpose of the water? 👍🏻

[@moniquehorton1111]

It keeps the drill bit from overheating. Like when tiles are cut.

[@kimphan-nguyen4713]

aaahhhh thank you! I'm still to scared to drill LOL

[@sharonholmes4444]

Don't be! Wear eye protection just in case and take it s l o w l y at first. You'll be a pro in no time!

[@ErikaLodes]

Exactly! You have nothing to worry about. Even test on an ugly pot for your first try to get the hang of it

[@amberfrazier575]

I cut the top ledge off the nursery pot and sand it to fit in the pot.

[@something.about.plants2495]

I need to get a diamond bit! I’ve been using a....hammer and punch. 🤣

[@ErikaLodes]

Wait really!! How does that even work 💀💀💀

[@something.about.plants2495]

@@ErikaLodes very carefully 🤣 tapping and chipping away verryyyy slowly 💀

[@ErikaLodes]

That is so funny 😂 whatever gets it done!

[@Raithed]

Hiiiii! Sweet tutorial, and thanks for the linkuuuuuuuuus!

[@ErikaLodes]

Hiii! Thanks 😊

[@benshaw3891]

Thanks Erica for uploading this. I appreciate it. 💚🌱

[@darrenwaller3628]

and my drill is now coming on Wednesday

[@ErikaLodes]

Yayy!

[@dchardinaycole5944]

Why the water?

[@MuMu-fu7qe]

To keep the drill bit cool.

[@Distorted-Vision]

A pillar drill makes this task 10 times easier.

[@LoveandMisses]

Some plants need even more drainage holes.

[@arkoffusion]

drill plug

[@ErikaLodes]

Major key

[@lorraineyanez4301]

The struggle, yup I have so many beautiful pots without holes and its sad... 😟

[@babasingh6606]

Next time switch the drill to clockwise direction, it will be easier

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚🌿

[@ErikaLodes]

🐒🍌

[@twattgurll]

Where is the glass drilling?

[@franceenllanos2322]

🌿🌿🌿👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🌿🌿🌿

[@ErikaLodes]

🌻🌻🌻🐝☁️🌻🌻🌻

[@tinkergarden580]

You can use that on glasses too.

[@ErikaLodes]

Yep!

[@Dianagarciax]

Why not just use a nursery pot inside the pot?

[@guardianofthesacredflame1649]

Your drill is an electric screwdriver. Your dad's drill is a drill!

[@kampbadam295]

I just want t say that it is very tiering to listen to so much talk if you only want to know how to do the freakin hole....

[@moniquehorton1111]

Wow! What a jerk you are. You could just turn down/off the volume.

[@kampbadam295]

@@moniquehorton1111 It is nothing wrong make an opinion about a video as long as you do it in a good manar!

[@tobe3940]

You do know you can jump to whichever part of the vid you want to see on KZbin, right? Also her channel is a plant one not a "quick lifehack" one.

[@kampbadam295]

@@tobe3940 yes, but stil 😀

[@pachinkoprisoners8934]

Is this a feminist channel?

[@tobe3940]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand you have successfully exposed yourself as the lil misogynistic bitter sad incel you are. :) And I wish you get surrounded by everythng feminist all around you when you get so triggered and start crying and raging by seeing just a girl with her plantpots and a drill LMAO! lol