How to drill a hole in a piece of clay that has already been in the kiln and glazed?
I made a piece of clay that has been in the kiln and fired then I glazed it and now I need to put a hole in it. Is there a special way I need to do this?? It is a vase and I need it to look good. Do I need to pour water on the spot where im drilling when I start to drill?
I’m pretty sure a diamond driller would work, my father told me they’re pretty well priced.
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