Making pots out of house hold items

[19Mateo83]

Just a quick tutorial on how to drill small bowls and such to make pots. I found this little bowl at my local international market and thought why not. I used my diamond hole saw to bore out the bottom then I attached a small piece of window screen with a piece of 18 gauge copper wire. Pretty clean and neat way to make inexpensive pots and takes less than 5 minutes.

 

[Joe Dupre']

I've done a few of those. The only fault I've found is that the majority will be white. Not a deal breaker, though. Dollar Tree and Dollar General have different colors on hand sometimes.

 

[19Mateo83]

I've done a few of those. The only fault I've found is that the majority will be white. Not a deal breaker, though. Dollar Tree and Dollar General have different colors on hand sometimes.

Goodwill or thrift stores are also good places to find bowls and ceramics

 

[Crazy Diamond]

 

[penumbra]

Goodwill or thrift stores are also good places to find bowls and ceramics

Add flea markets to that.

 

[19Mateo83]

This is also good for beginners and those on a budget. You would be surprised what will make a half way decent pot.

 

[Arizona bonsai]

I also have used this to create some pots.

 

[crookedwoodbonsai]

Only concern really is that some improv pots might not be durable enough to survive the elements. Not a reason not to try making some of course, just a consideration. Like how some materials could crack being left out in the winter

 

[BrightsideB]

I did this when I started and it didn’t work well for my tree’s I put in them. I personally think using the plastic bonsai pots are more reliable.

 

[Rivka]

You will find a tile cutting bit often a lot more useful than a diamond hole bit. Plus they are great for enlarging existing holes, countersinking edges to round them off. I do larger holes for drainage and smaller ones for wiring tie downs. Remember to tie down al trees, loose roots dont grow!
like these:
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[TN_Jim]

am always on the hunt for hand made bowls and such at thrift, yard sales etc. for such drill work….treasure.