Bowl to pot.

[Firecat]

Just on a whim I thought I'd start this here thread and possibly continue with either a few more of my pots or perhaps I'm not alone and someone else actually does this as well.
One of many re claimed, re built that I find out and about.
Although I do have a few high end pots I like grabbing pottery type bowls and giving the once over.
In a way feeding humans via a vessel designed to hold food is not that far away from a vessel that sustains and aids in feeding a tree.

All that's needed is a set of 'diamond encrusted' hole cutters.

Steve.

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[KIRKY]

well done Steve. I've tried this before with a masonary drill. They kept cracking. The diamond encrusted hole cutter where would I get one? And what brand to you get? fyi cheap source of stoneware pots Salvo's and op shops
Cheers
Kirky

[Firecat]

well done Steve. I've tried this before with a masonary drill. They kept cracking. The diamond encrusted hole cutter where would I get one? And what brand to you get? fyi cheap source of stoneware pots Salvo's and op shops
Cheers
Kirky

Exactly Kirky...Stole my thunder.
High end.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/6mm-60mm-Dia ... 2xkFNnnBgw
Budget.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-15pc-6-5 ... Sw3KFWb8f9

I have both but seriously the 'Budget' jobs are very good as well.

Steve.

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[Firecat]

A few more.

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Old Vases for eventual cascade trees.

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[KIRKY]

Thats great thanks Steve the masonary drill tended to catch and would sometimes put a hair line cack in the stoneware I like the idea of being able to use the cut outs for feet. I have a few chipped/cracked/broken pots that I dont use, can now use them for extra feet
Cheers
Kirky

[Firecat]

Thats great thanks Steve the masonary drill tended to catch and would sometimes put a hair line cack in the stoneware I like the idea of being able to use the cut outs for feet. I have a few chipped/cracked/broken pots that I dont use, can now use them for extra feet
Cheers
Kirky

Best feet are really a clay tile, 'bathroom or floor' great as I have found that uniformity from the pot off cuts varies and wonky feet is the outcome.
Wheel spun pots/bowls are more true in thickness for sure and you get the colour match as well although some of the harder glazes take a bit ti start.
Always have a spray bottle of water going as you can 'burn' the edge quickly.
Cut from outside if possible as that only chips the inside a little around the edges and if possible put a block inside so when the cutter goes through it travels a short distance through the pot.
I have smashed a few prototypes as the 'chuck' hits the pot.."Not any more since put a block inside".
A good balanced power drill does a great job.."NO HAMMER and slow to medium speed"
Steve.

Steve.

[ben17487]

So good! Ill be giving this a go after a bit of bargain hunting! Cheers Steve!

[toshtony]

A few more.

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Old Vases for eventual cascade trees.

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Very nice Steve.

[Firecat]

A few more reclaimed dishes/bowls to pots.

Glazed tray...320 x 40 mm.

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4 of (6) to be finished...Glazed squat round 132 x 50 mm

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thanks
Steve.

[moumou]

Great idea using the cutouts for feet.

One note, as a collector of Aussie pottery, make sure the vase/bowl/platter isn't worth more than a high-end bonsai pot before you drill. A friend had heaps including Campbell & Boyd pieces that would have been worth thousands in total if not drilled.

[Firecat]

Great idea using the cutouts for feet.

One note, as a collector of Aussie pottery, make sure the vase/bowl/platter isn't worth more than a high-end bonsai pot before you drill. A friend had heaps including Campbell & Boyd pieces that would have been worth thousands in total if not drilled.

Only go for OP shop stuff but even there they may overlook such rare items.
'Must be vigilant'
Steve.

[delisea]

Hi Steve,
I have made a few of these as well, I encourage others to have a go. I have trouble finding good bowls to start with, but You have got some rippers there. The 'glazed tray' would be great for a group planting.
Cheers,
Symon

[Firecat]

another pot destined for the bench.
Origin..Bendigo Pottery.
190 x 30 mm 'round'
Added feet..6mm tile.

Steve.

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[BGOLD]

Great looking pots mate.
Glad you posted it here because I wouldn't have thought about 'up-cycling' bowls to pots.
You know what I'll be doing this weekend
Cheers mate