Making Crystals with Epsom Salt

Middle School Science Teacher Liam Riggs demonstrates how to grow crystals using Epsom salt

[iamnotjadetettrazinni]

i came across this video when i was having a rough day, but now it's been a great day waiting for my salt crystals to grow :]

[casualcrossiant]

I'm a student in middle school and is currently doing a science experiment about crystal growth. Thank you so much for helping me! :)

[ncredbird]

I would so much enjoy seeing you share other scientific crafts. My children love creating and learning about scientific lessons and the mix of the two work wonders. Thanks for the share

[kaelynlewis]

This was a really great experiment and had a terrific ending result. Thank you!!

[deathlywounded]

This video is so relaxing and tender, thank you for sharing Liam! Happy new year.

[povnw]

You know times are hard when Santa starts making Crystal 😹

[katielyb]

I had a feeling epsom salt would be an easy way to make crystals at home. Even cooler than I thought. Awesome

[Edcc]

Brilliant project to show the public, I for one love it thank you !

[TRIPPLEJAY]

That's too difficult for me 😂 Thank you will give this a shot for sure.

[alexgunalexgun]

Tysm its nice how u go slow so we can get through all the steps!

[Val-nwhh]

Thank you you helped me with my school since project and you also helped me get an A

[jeremyviolette]

I got this to work thanks to liam it is quite interesting stuff just be cautious you don't make a mess that stuff grows like crazy next I want to try alum or borax I recommend anybody doing this to use equal parts 1 1/2 boil water n one and a half espom salt u really have to almost practice it more then once

[sheilal.]

Great video. I am wondering if these would hold up if you used them in resin art?

[eileenryan]

Thank you !! I can't wait to try this!

[aracelydelgado]

Thank you so much for showing me how to make crystals there's so much fun

[ArianaBerkeley]

Amazing I am going to have to try this at home!!

[Limara]

That’s good.
I am dangling a tiny string light with an alum mixture so I can light it from inside.
I don’t know if it will
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[dano]

Did you use tap water? In my college chemistry courses, we always used distilled water. When I tried making crystals your way I used purified drinking water because it was the most purified water I had conveniently available. After a day the results are negative. The epsom salt I had available is scented, so maybe that is the problem.

[ruthkiley]

Hi Liam! I’m watching your crystals with Epsom salts. How long do the crystals last? Are they permanent or short lived? Thanx for sharing! 😉👍

[stevechance]

Are those crystals durable enough to use in a art project, like an epoxy resin pour type of project??