HomeGrown Iridescent Bismuth Metal Crystals

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The Crystal Collector sets out for round 2 of making metal bismuth crystals! This time instead of only using 10lbs, Bryan orders 75lbs of bismuth to melt down, whaaaaaaat! Using a larger batch of bismuth allows for larger crystals to form. As time progressed, things are figured out and larger better crystals are made during the video!

If your going to try this, use all safety precautions. This is not an instructional video. This is only for inspirational purposes to create things like this. Enjoy the video 🙌

See 686 here, whaaaaaaaaat!

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[MultiQuack]

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!

[lindafritz]

I love how they look like infinity mirrors.

[danellecox]

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!!!!😊

[roxymanasquan]

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!

[MGgoose]

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.

[zzzzzzzzzzaper]

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 .

[robbybobby]

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!

[seanhampson]

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.

[chiefstacker]

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

[TheCrystalCollector]

Thanks for watching y’all!
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 💯💎🙌🙏💥⚒💜🔥💥💎

[Cupcakeme]

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

[shaunfelton]

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

[jonnyboygrnd]

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!

[DudesIn]

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...

[deathbyjas]

This takes mineral collecting to a whole new level!

[jenn]

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

[WakefieldTolbert]

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.

[ppndvwm]

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

[tonywild]

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

[superturd]

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