HomeGrown Iridescent Bismuth Metal Crystals

#bismuth #crystals
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 🙌
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[@MultiQuack69]

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]

@The Insufferable Tool cast iron works great

[@E4RLIES]

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

[@lindafritz8242]

I love how they look like infinity mirrors.

[@somecursedcommentguy537]

Never thaught of that

[@patricklucas8881]

What exactly is an infinity mirror?

[@royfokerpoker1802]

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

[@danellecox2588]

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!!!!😊

[@roxymanasquan9087]

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!

[@MGgoose1]

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.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

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]

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

[@spiritinskyestar1618]

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]

You’re an inspiration

[@chakramama2947]

This is so cool😎

[@chakramama2947]

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

[@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 .

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[@zacharyimran3663]

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[@zacharyimran3663]

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[@Cupcake4me]

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

[@seanhampson4126]

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.

[@jonnyboygr2nd]

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!

[@chiefstacker6343]

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

[@DudesIn101]

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...

[@robbybobby6483]

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!

[@user-pp4nd7vw8m]

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

[@superturd2813]

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

[@taliesinsilvercrow9736]

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

[@northernlights1287]

Google knows everything about you...

[@taliesinsilvercrow9736]

Paul I'm not surprised or concerned tbh 😂

[@jenn1234]

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!!! 👍🏻😄😍

[@shaunfelton2046]

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

[@deathbyjas]

This takes mineral collecting to a whole new level!

[@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.

[@Jordan__Sloan]

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

[@TheCrystalCollector]

😅😂🤣😅😅😂😂😅😂😂😂😅😅😅

[@marriannerayhill7734]

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

[@AB-bc9tf]

These are so relaxing to watch before bedtime.

[@tonywild1963]

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

[@mandyheslin7073]

Those are just so gorgeous!!!!

[@homesteadaquarius]

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

[@imari2305]

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

[@Freightrain79]

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

[@TheCrystalCollector]

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]

@@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.

[@bradleyfouts272]

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]

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

[@actiniumanarchy9237]

How much you pay for it

[@bradleyfouts272]

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

[@actiniumanarchy9237]

@@bradleyfouts272 so a lot lol

[@jamesshadbolt8423]

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

[@sarahwright4104]

Love the colors and shapes

[@theinfooverload]

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 😂😂🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️❤️

[@newyorkrockheads8995]

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!!!

[@americanrebel413]

These crystals are amazing and beautiful! Thank you.

[@stephenenders2066]

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.

[@laurat5143]

I love the shapes and the beautiful colors.

[@bigearlz1]

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

[@TheCrystalCollector]

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

[@britzel71]

This was so fun to see. Gorgeous 😍

[@AngieDoesStuff]

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!

[@TimSadzewicz-rt2dh]

Awesome crazy colors.

[@natatpongtouch]

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

[@sandrajones1609]

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

[@Tsip89]

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

[@mariemoss2475]

That stuff is magical 👍💕

[@beloitrose]

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

[@lyrieth8833]

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!

[@korpse6rinder]

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.

[@soldierside15]

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

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yea they are so much fun

[@diananunez6951]

They are beautiful and it looks like fun. 😁

[@crazycrystallady466]

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

[@Meh_Lone_Bah]

They always look like mini post-apocalyptic cities

[@dustinfindsrocks]

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

[@talloncusack]

Nice results!!

[@Jordan-rb28]

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.

[@icatz]

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

[@susansmith6680]

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

[@TheKimworldwide]

That's awesome!! Little Matrix 🙏❤

[@teamarz4365]

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

[@Der_Kleine_Mann]

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

[@GarrettFruge]

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

[@sarahnelson7891]

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

[@joeazbill8644]

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!!

[@amygross5396]

Beautiful colors , woww😍

[@monicabaldonado5521]

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

[@marcianorris6147]

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

[@Jordan-rb28]

Hey, word of advice!: I'm no pro at this or ANYTHING but i high recommend to pull these out slowly, and especially drain the remaining liquid on top the crystals OFF of them and back into the pot as you pull them out. I can see a lot of your crystals lose some of their well-defined edges and corners because it's still wet with excess bismuth. I believe some of the biggest and best crystals are made by pulling them out VERY slowly, over the course of 10 seconds or more, so the air doesn't shock-cool all that extra liquid bismuth, and the heat transferred from the pot keeps that excess liquid to run down, ya know? Just a thought I wanted to share! Hope you try it :)

[@TheCrystalCollector]

I’ll give that a shot! I’ve noticed that also. Seems like keeping it warmer as I’m pulling helps also

[@32prettyblue]

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

[@taliesinsilvercrow9736]

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

[@tishbowman2990]

"Hun! Where's all my pots & pans?" 😂😂

[@maryclarafjare]

🤣🤣🤣

[@micheleross8565]

I just LOVE YOUR EXCITEMENT 😉💜😉💜😉‼‼🥰

[@TonyTooTuff]

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

[@Steelythestacker]

Those are cool. Almost as cool looking as the silver crystals I grow in my silver cell

[@robertphillips3893]

Matrix is a superstar!

[@MrInsaint]

Brilliant!!👍👍👍🤩

[@Porcelainbellax3]

I love bismuth its so mesmorizing !

[@michelle_7769]

Amazing crystals!!!👍🏻😊

[@IlDiavolo2515]

Pretty friggin awesome!

[@perfumedelight66]

This is so darn neat! 🤩

[@grantriley297]

You're turning it into the slag on top when you pull it out that's why there's that nasty grey in there.

[@mayrakopjansen2814]

They’re so beautiful

[@isadoreiris]

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

[@Yournamehere7959]

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.

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

They are gorgeous Bryan and I haven't seen them made before or even realised they could be made. Thank you for teaching me something new, Terry saw them and is as amazed by they are made so metal as I am, that is so clever sweetheart. Matrix looked so relaxed watching and listening to you both (I have forgotten your nephews name sadly but say hello to him for me). The different colours the formations turn into is brilliant and I wonder if they are different colours for the length of time they are left in the liquid metal? All in all a wonderful days experimenting and a very successful one too, well done both of you. I was not having a good day but I'm much happier now and full of excitement after watching and learning. Thank you so much my friend as Terry and Steve are happier now I ma laughing again. Take care and stay safe please, God bless you all love and hugs to you both and of course to the lovely Matrix Mary-Ellen and Terry UK

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yes it’s much fun! Only my second time doing it. Using a larger amount makes it more dangerous but bigger crystals are capable of coming out. I really enjoy how the color changes from silver to all stages until it cools down completely. To you question yes, you can manipulate the color change but from how fast and what conditions it cools. I may have to experiment with that next time. Hope y’all are doing well 🙌🙏🙌🙏💯💎💎💎

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

@@TheCrystalCollector we are all well at the moment thank you Bryan and we hope you are too. Thank you for clearing that up for us and we hope to see you working with Bismuth again as it fun to watch as well as you all having fun making those wonderful creations. Love and hugs sweetheart Mary-Ellen UK

[@jjbentley9]

You can do it on the stovetop. Of course I would not use the pan again lol. What's really cool is you can take a form let's say of a egg. Once you pour that into a shape. It we'll take that new shape on it has to withstand the heat of course. But you can make geode or crystal eggs that way. Just like you did you just take the top layer off. How much was your lot of metal I've gotten some before but you guys got alot. Also I think it's called gallium but it's a metal that melts in your hands then it we'll go back to being hard metal. Once you let it cool off. Today I've been making chalcanthite crystal there really pretty blue. I order copper sulfate you make a solution that's how they form. The name actually means copper flower. The crystal do form in nature. But it's extremely rare i believe. Anyway keep up the good work with your finds and your channel 🙂.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yeah gallium is really cool too, I bought some a few years back and it’s really wild how it melts in your hand!

[@jjbentley9]

@@TheCrystalCollector yea nature is so cool. Yea I seen you was making Bismuth so thought to tell you see if you had heard about it. The have frozen smoke on etsy sopost to be the lightest object. Not sure if it actually keeps it shape or not it has another name but I've forgotten what it is now but it too looked really cool. You can make crystal witg copper sulfate that's what chalcanthite is. It does form in nature but it's rare. It's name means copper flower. Anyway good luck on your channel and you're rockhounding.😁

[@dawnthemetaldetective3083]

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.

[@danny-li6io]

We should make office buildings like that!😂

[@mysticalbeader2006]

Love this. Awesome!⛏💎💗👍🌈

[@anakharam827]

Nice

[@johnmurkwater1064]

And the best thing is that any that you don't like, just toss them in the crucible, melt them back down and start over again until they are exactly what you are wanting.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yes exactly 🙌

[@aprilclemons5343]

Whaaaaat ! So cool ! 👍

[@AncientAdventures]

Pretty kool! I wondered how those formed

[@torukmacto4879]

Very nice...

[@katoooq1]

Try setting up old speakers as close as possible to the cooling pot and blast it with isochronic tones while cooling. See what you get.

[@maily1591]

Wow thats so cool ☺

[@mariateresagutierrezquispe449]

Que hermosos colores!!,ahí está Matrix🐶♥️

[@annabogucka]

It makes a great and beautiful impression!

[@lorikrogman4932]

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

[@Laylastorm1]

I was watching so hard I became a mouth breather 😂😂😂

[@alexanderoostenrijk6463]

Cool finds

[@janroserosell6576]

Amazing

[@sherryleggett1612]

I think that as you lift them out sometimes they slip under and get a coating of the Liquid Metal . If you could use a slotted spoon or something you could lift them straight up.

[@hukeaz]

This looks like a good time