I’ve been growing crystals for a couple of years and have a huge collection I can give you a few tips but I can’t give away all my secrets lol get yourself a pair of stainless steel kitchen tongs that way you can catch the crystals from both sides. Then when you pull up the crystals hold them sideways for a bit to let the excess fluid drip off and that will stop the puddling effect. Also safety first Do Not put oil or water in molten bismuth it will cause a mini explosion or some serious popping and hot bismuth sticks to your skin which is no fun. If you decide to make geodes then you could find a good dry graphite lubricant as a mold release. Oh and one more thing the thicker the pot the better, cools slower for bigger crystals. Have fun and keep it real!

@3dChris

2 жыл бұрын

@The Insufferable Tool cast iron works great

@E4RLIES

2 ай бұрын

Nice tips thanks!👌🏼I’m trying my first batch this weekend!

I love how they look like infinity mirrors.

@somecursedcommentguy537

3 жыл бұрын

Never thaught of that

@patricklucas8881

3 жыл бұрын

What exactly is an infinity mirror?

@royfokerpoker1802

Жыл бұрын

It actually literally forms a counter-spatial tesseract or "hypercube". Notice how it looks identical to the tesseract in the film Interstellar? This barely scratches the surface

Thanks for watching y’all! Whaaaaaat! This was a fun process, if you try it please be safe! Always wear your gloves and gear. Do research before making your own, this is an inspirational video, not an instructional video. Thanks for the support 💯💎🙌🙏💥⚒💜🔥💥💎

@stephaniemarie8880

3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos ! Especially the awesome reactions from you when you find crystals ! Makes me happy ! Thank you 😊

@spiritinskyestar1618

3 жыл бұрын

I am wondering what type of metal the pans are ? Does it make a difference in color by using aluminum or steel ? Great video !

@fireedits5789

3 жыл бұрын

You’re an inspiration

@chakramama2947

3 жыл бұрын

This is so cool😎

@chakramama2947

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe next time try a slotted ladle or large metal sifter maybe. So it doesn't break apart when you Extract it

Some people would absolutely not believe something so beautiful could occur naturally!!! I dont care if its a quarter inch! Its a miracle in itself!!! Beautiful❤ Thank you!!!!😊

Love how you don't know what it's going to look like until you break it out & turn it over-- It's like a liquid geode!

Omg beautiful ! loving all the oooooooooooo’s after they come out the pot 😂😂😂 !!

You should be able to grow larger formations by seeding the bismuth with smaller crystals. However, the ratio between the seed's thermal mass and the molten bismuth thermal mass will be important to keep note of. Also, the slower the molten bismuth cools, the better crystals you will grow. The molten/"sloshy" look is because it was cooling too quickly.

Next time try dunking your pliers into a cup of motor oil, then have a cup or bowl of ice water let the pliers set in the ice water till your ready to pull no more prying them off the pliers. Should just slide right off with that you can redunk them and make them massive. also if your hand is steady pull them out halfway let it build up on the way out. cool video brother .

@nicolaskorbyn6448

2 жыл бұрын

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@zacharyimran3663

2 жыл бұрын

@Nicolas Korbyn instablaster :)

@nicolaskorbyn6448

2 жыл бұрын

@Zachary Imran thanks so much for your reply. I found the site through google and I'm trying it out atm. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@nicolaskorbyn6448

2 жыл бұрын

@Zachary Imran it worked and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thank you so much you saved my ass !

@zacharyimran3663

2 жыл бұрын

@Nicolas Korbyn you are welcome xD

The crazy thing is I was just looking at bismuth pictures then you uploaded this lol

@taliesinsilvercrow9736

3 жыл бұрын

I was watching a video about making a bismuth knife when this was uploaded!

@northernlights1287

3 жыл бұрын

Google knows everything about you...

@taliesinsilvercrow9736

3 жыл бұрын

Paul I'm not surprised or concerned tbh 😂

Every tool and utensil in the house now has bismuth on it🤠

@TheCrystalCollector

3 жыл бұрын

😅😂🤣😅😅😂😂😅😂😂😂😅😅😅

@marriannerayhill7734

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrystalCollector I just hope you didn't ruin all of your momma's pots and pans and utensils while making this video.

Wow fantastic looking. First time I ever saw this Process. Great video Y’all.

I've actually done a small batch of these myself! They are so fun and easy to grow! If anyone is looking to try i'd say get a deep pot and at least 10 pounds for decent sized crystals.

Bismuth is an awesome metal! I’m looking at doing this and putting the resulting crystals in a river table!

This takes mineral collecting to a whole new level!

I don't believe that science has caught up with all the great possibilities of bismuth just yet,this metal will surprise many in time...great vid thanks for sharing...

I never succeded on making big bismuth crystals despite trying for about a year. I gave up this fall but your video made me wanna try again!

you could make a bad ass levitating magnet setup with that much bismuth

I think the bismuth may have been too hot in the beginning. As it cooled down your crystals look better. Bringing it inside was the best thing to do.. looked too cold outside. Lay a flat solid piece of bismuth gently on top of the molten metal so it floats. This causes crystals to grow off the piece. This works really good. Learning curve or what! Great job guys!

I’m watching it like an NFL game… Every time you grab one of the crystals I lean back and I’m waiting for the goal 😂😂🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️❤️

Unbelievable Crystals! All of your and Matrix's videos are off the charts! Thank you!

These are so relaxing to watch before bedtime.

This is my favorite video so far.......I just love bismuth and I hope I can afford to get a nice piece! Thanks for the experience, I thoroughly enjoyed it!!! 👍🏻😄😍

TRIPPY AF -- well DONE! Love your reactions to the chemical magic! HAHA! :D

"homegrown", caught my attention, tonight 😉🔥💎🙋‍♀️💎🌋🛸

Those are just so gorgeous!!!!

Such a coincidence that I have *BISMUTH* crystal profile :)

Those bismuth crystals are amazing colours and shapes. It did look fun making them

You were doing it buddy..Pulling them out left and right..That looked like so much fun too...Those were looking great especially over time when you really got the hang of it....Way to go Bro...Gettin Er Done!!!

Love the colors and shapes

Awesome crazy colors.

i love them!!!! 💡 idea.... decorate a christmas tree with those 😁👍

These crystals are amazing and beautiful! Thank you.

I was that kid who loved playing with candle wax... I will DEFINITELY have to do this one of these days! 😆

Amazing crystals!!!👍🏻😊

Good job. I've done a few of these, using a hotplate in the garage. People also do all this in their kitchens. I don't. Bismuth is unusually non-toxic for a heavy metal, but the issue for me is the possible mess more so than the fumes. I've also made a type of extruding, pushing liquid through an older oxide crust that will usually turn out green or blue tear drop shapes and not crystals. Evidently the thickness of the oxide layer controls the color, which in turn is dependent on the time of cool-down, which forms during the heated exposure to oxygen. There are really interesting properties in this metal. At last I got larger ones to form after piddling surround with a higher volume. It's not super cheap but I splurged and got several more pounds recently. I also have a heat-resistant clay that once dry is ideal for making molds and more intricate shapes. In this case the inside of the form will not be exposed to air and harden with a shiny metallic sheen.

This was really cool! I felt like a kid playing around in the backyard with you guys. Awesome formations. Christmas Tree is pretty cool!

Beautiful rainbow colors from those bismuth crystals Bryan. Another awesome video!!

I love the shapes and the beautiful colors.

That's awesome!! Little Matrix 🙏❤

It makes a great and beautiful impression!

I just LOVE YOUR EXCITEMENT 😉💜😉💜😉‼‼🥰

Proud owner of the large one pulled at the 10:10 mark and shown again at 15:12. Thanks Bryan Major for creating such a beautiful piece!!

@TheCrystalCollector

2 жыл бұрын

Oh sweet! That’s cool you got to see it pulled out! Hope to do more soon!

@actiniumanarchy9237

Жыл бұрын

How much you pay for it

@bradleyfouts272

Жыл бұрын

@@actiniumanarchy9237 probably half of what it woulda been 😉 Bryan has the best prices anywhere. Mine to Table!

@actiniumanarchy9237

Жыл бұрын

@@bradleyfouts272 so a lot lol

Y'all did a great job! I would love to do this but I just can't afford the raw bismuth right now. That's okay, as long as I can live vicariously through you, though! Very satisfying video to watch!

I always wondered how they were made. Thank you for sharing

They are beautiful and it looks like fun. 😁

Pretty friggin awesome!

Absolutely aWeSoMe ❣️ Thank You for filming till the very end ! Way many fun😋

OMG those are freakin' BEAUTIFUL, I'd never seen that before thank you so much for sharing!

I super enjoy your content. You keep things fun and positive. It's really keeping me coming back. Have a great day 😊

@TheCrystalCollector

2 жыл бұрын

Super cool you’re enjoying it! I appreciate the support!

Entertaining and satisfying to watch. Glad you did this. Felt like I was a part of it with you! Whaaaat!?!?!?!?

I always wondered what the man made process was for bismuth and now I know! What a fascinating video 😊💎

That's really cool!!! Their cubic structure kind of reminds me of pyrite. Fantastic video! 👍

its not enough that you're a master at finding crystals..you have become a master at making your own as well! =)

Beautiful colors , woww😍

Nice results!!

That stuff is magical 👍💕

I was watching a video about making a bismuth knife when this was uploaded!

Watched when you did your first video with this. Loved it then, love it now.

Absolutely stunning crystals Bryan! The best I've seen on youtube so far.

@TheCrystalCollector

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I got lucky and messed around with it all day 😆 finally figured out a few things. Enough to make me want to try it again, maybe a bit more metal next time 😅😅😅

@Freightrain79

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrystalCollector I messed with Bismuth not too long ago after seeing your first video on it and will be coming out with a video soon on how I did.

You finally got some really good ones to form ..good job man. Love your new videos. I remember your last bismuth crystal making and you totally figured it out compared to that last one. Those pieces you made are amazing man. Fun to watch. .some of your videos give me happy anxiety..lol I guess that is also called excitement.

They always look like mini post-apocalyptic cities

Those were so groovy!! When I was 14 I learned how to make small horse shoes was super fun, except when I grabbed a hot iron that I didn't know was hot and burnt the bajeezus outta my finger still have the scar to this day at almost 40!

I've always wanted to try this but I'm a little accident prone. Thanks for doing it for me, Bryan.

OK the model shot in the beginning of Matrix was a winner. Love the Bismuth!

Cool finds

I thought I smelled that melted bismuth cooking all the way here in the Murrayville area! Lol, JK! Your skills with making those have improved tremendously from the video of your first attempt.

I don't know how, but I definitely do think you have the potential to make HUGE crystals with how much bismuth you have and the size of your setup is, but with that said, this is one of the best videos for this on youtube for sure.

I NEED some of these!!! How fun!!!

Wow you got some nice ones thats great.

That’s pretty cool! I had a suggestion from YT and clicked on it.

beautiful video.

They’re so beautiful

Everyone in the assembly department of my factory loves me because of you, giveaway crystal day was a SUPER SUCCESS!! I just have 6 other departments and 45 more people to give a crystal too!EVERYONE MUST HAVE A CRYSTAL FROM YOU and me!!! If you got some small points lying around and about 65 business cards I could use some donations to promote your channel!!

That is AMAZING!!! I LOVE THIS VIDEO 💞💞!!!

I love your amazing videos❤

That is so cool! Thank you.

Beautiful

I love your enthusiasm.. 😁👍 great job!! Thank you so much for adding your ebay link, have been wondering if you had an online store👍

Wow so beautiful ❤️

This is so darn neat! 🤩

I live making those. I bought about 25 lbs and just had a great time making them.

@TheCrystalCollector

3 жыл бұрын

Yea they are so much fun

Awesome!! Nice video!!

Il♥️♥️♥️this crystal so much and your video too

Thank You!

Que hermosos colores!!,ahí está Matrix🐶♥️

Brilliant!!👍👍👍🤩

Very nice...

The temperature they cool at will change the color. There are a few people that make art with it, that have mastered the color control.

I love bismuth its so mesmorizing !

This is something that I've been meaning to do!

Love this. Awesome!⛏💎💗👍🌈

Pretty kool! I wondered how those formed

THATS GORGEOUS

Amazing

This looks like a good time

thats a beautiful metal sir 😯🥰

I make jewelry would love to make myself a pair of earrings out of it. I’m not a professional just do it as a hobby.

hello from bonny scotland.....beautiful......thank you.....xxx

Amei,lindo trabalho

Just Beautiful 💜💜😌😌💜💜‼