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

[@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

[@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.

[@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]

@Nicolas Korbyn you are welcome xD

[@Cupcake4me]

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

[@deathbyjas]

This takes mineral collecting to a whole new level!

[@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.

[@chiefstacker6343]

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

[@jamesshadbolt8423]

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

[@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 😂

[@user-pp4nd7vw8m]

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

[@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...

[@shaunfelton2046]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!! 👍🏻😄😍

[@AB-bc9tf]

These are so relaxing to watch before bedtime.

[@mandyheslin7073]

Those are just so gorgeous!!!!

[@tonywild1963]

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

[@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.

[@americanrebel413]

These crystals are amazing and beautiful! Thank you.

[@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!

[@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!

[@natatpongtouch]

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

[@imari2305]

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

[@sarahwright4104]

Love the colors and shapes

[@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!

[@TimSadzewicz-rt2dh]

Awesome crazy colors.

[@laurat5143]

I love the shapes and the beautiful colors.

[@sandrajones1609]

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

[@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.

[@Meh_Lone_Bah]

They always look like mini post-apocalyptic cities

[@Der_Kleine_Mann]

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

[@talloncusack]

Nice results!!

[@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!!!

[@michelle_7769]

Amazing crystals!!!👍🏻😊

[@IlDiavolo2515]

Pretty friggin awesome!

[@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.

[@amygross5396]

Beautiful colors , woww😍

[@crazycrystallady466]

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

[@TheKimworldwide]

That's awesome!! Little Matrix 🙏❤

[@sarahnelson7891]

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

[@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!

[@beloitrose]

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

[@alexanderoostenrijk6463]

Cool finds

[@teamarz4365]

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

[@diananunez6951]

They are beautiful and it looks like fun. 😁

[@mariemoss2475]

That stuff is magical 👍💕

[@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 😂😂🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️❤️

[@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.

[@Tsip89]

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

[@monicabaldonado5521]

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

[@TonyTooTuff]

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

[@annabogucka]

It makes a great and beautiful impression!

[@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

[@susansmith6680]

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

[@GarrettFruge]

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

[@taliesinsilvercrow9736]

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

[@marcianorris6147]

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

[@32prettyblue]

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

[@micheleross8565]

I just LOVE YOUR EXCITEMENT 😉💜😉💜😉‼‼🥰

[@isadoreiris]

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

[@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.

[@mayrakopjansen2814]

They’re so beautiful

[@debzyj376]

That is so cool! Thank you.

[@h7opolo]

beautiful video.

[@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!!

[@lorikrogman4932]

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

[@dustinfindsrocks]

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

[@nikorojas7798]

I love your amazing videos❤

[@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.

[@laracollard5009]

Beautiful

[@jimlancaster6120]

Wow you got some nice ones thats great.

[@MrInsaint]

Brilliant!!👍👍👍🤩

[@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

[@monicaeriksson7189]

Wow so beautiful ❤️

[@Porcelainbellax3]

I love bismuth its so mesmorizing !

[@GREEKEXPLORERS]

Awesome!! Nice video!!

[@MusicFurler]

Could you pour some of the liquid metal into a lower quality geode let it cool a bit then tip the excess out!? I wonder what it would look like. It may also be more robust for shipping.

[@robertphillips3893]

Matrix is a superstar!

[@modernwarfareexe]

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

[@hukeaz]

This looks like a good time

[@bigmoney3405]

Thank You!

[@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 🙌

[@melaniewaldo8212]

Just got a piece at Stone Grove, in Donald's. Great shop. Just got up here from Fl couple months ago. Wanna get to some of these mines up here.

[@AncientAdventures]

Pretty kool! I wondered how those formed

[@mysticalbeader2006]

Love this. Awesome!⛏💎💗👍🌈

[@WorldofRockhounds]

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

[@janroserosell6576]

Amazing

[@danzbee9791]

thats a beautiful metal sir 😯🥰

[@torukmacto4879]

Very nice...

[@theinfooverload]

THATS GORGEOUS

[@suebell7660]

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

[@essie2347]

Looks like little alien worlds