Drilling glass

I have been asked many a time about how to drill glass. Actually I was self taught and by no mean an expert, but here’s a step by step account of how I do it, and some tips on how to do it well! Equipments: 1. Electric Drill and drill bits To begin with, you will need a drill. I use a hand-held electric drill which I bought from a local hardware store. It’s light-weight and easy to use. The drill bits should not be made of just any metal, but should be hard enough to cut through glass…

I drilled the holes in the glass candle holders above to make tall candle holders. A deep hole like the one at the bottom takes a lot of patience. The drill bit has to remain cool, so pulling the drill bit away to clean the debris out of the hole then adding more water is necessary.

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I have 3 sets of diamond bits in different sizes. The set on top can be used with my jeweler's drill. The holes are pretty small. If I want to drill a hole in glass or ceramic for a 1/8 IP pipe ( for lamp making). I'd have to use the larger set below with a standard drill.

It's easy to transform gently wave-worn remnants such as sea glass into beautiful earrings.

Like turning geodes into air plant containers and etching glass jars.

I have been asked many a time about how to drill glass. Actually I was self taught and by no mean an expert, but here’s a step by step accou...

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