Image 1. Ordinary Glass fruit bowls
Image 2. Using masking tape mark the centre of the bowl
with a pencil. This will be the guide for your drilling.
Image 3. Place the bowl (right way up) onto the
surface of where you will drill, placing a block of wood under your bowl so as
not to damage your table/surface. Using a diamond drill bit – Slowly and
carefully begin to drill through the centre of your bowl, holding the drill
steady. Whilst you are drilling be sure to keep the drill bit wet as this will
keep it cool and prolong the use. This process can be tricky so take your
time.
Image 4. Once you have drilled through your bowl –
using a funky drawer pull of your choice, screw through the hole.
Image 5. You may find that the thread is too long on
your drawer pull, and you don’t want it squishing into your cakes or cheeses!!
Very carefully you will need to saw off the excess thread using a hacksaw
or angle grinder. (Tip. When sawing keep the nut on the thread- once you
have finished cutting unscrew the nut to re-set the thread)
Image 6. The Result- A Funky homemade food cover,
teamed up with a pretty Vintage plate or chunky wooden chopping board. Will
make a great conversation piece at any Vintage Tea Party!!
Hope you enjoy making the above - I think it looks great!
Olivia x
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