Making Crystals with 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 :]

[@ry-it-girl]

Hope your having a better day today and I hope your crystal making was fun ❤

[@RBLX_LUCID]

Me too

[@ncredbird3998]

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

[@averylynnpoplin]

I have ruined Kitchen trying to create so many different Crystals(old college Chemistry/History) past week! Just trying to understand NC rocks/Quartz/minerals/ETC! Just wondering if some rocks better for garden or not & how WILDLIFE/water shed/ development gets green Light so fast, yet not conservation anywhere?

[@casualcrossiant4612]

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

[@ilianarojas3881]

Hey me to

[@squishystephanie7276]

Me to 😄

[@hey_u_know_its_anna3022]

Me 4

[@bonolocelina7769]

Me too

[@moxity_]

Me too

[@kaelynlewis8764]

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.

[@Edcc2010]

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

[@katielyb]

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

[@alexgunalexgun9871]

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

[@povnw8985]

You know times are hard when Santa starts making Crystal 😹

[@rwyn.]

bruh

[@lesley-annmathews7971]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@amandadonaghey7540]

Cheeky! 😂😂

[@traneanadavenport1041]

😂😂😂😂

[@kellyramsden1494]

😅😂😂

[@eileenryan5161]

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

[@bixxii1966]

Thank you so much Mr Riggs

[@TRIPPLEJAY00]

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

[@sheilal.7284]

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

[@oceaneyes7989]

Great question! just using a clear acrylic finishing spray if your gonna use them later. To preserve them. Or use them right away resin won't react and will coat it perfectly. You can make Crystal's with borax to ! 😃

[@oceaneyes7989]

Let them dry first before coating them with the clear acrylic spray

[@aracelydelgado1431]

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

[@Val-nw9hh]

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

[@mawi1172]

Now buy a spelling book.

[@dolleyferguson1861]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING

[@piotao]

And what is Epson salt? It is Magnesium Sulfate, chemical formula MgSO4. Also, instead of rope, a fishing line is better; then cristals grow mainly on the nut. I've found also a nice page about growing cristals: en.crystalls.info/Welcome

[@ArianaBerkeley]

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

[@jeremyviolette5496]

I've tried i couldn't get it to work

[@TheKoolkat1961]

do they break down at all please

[@rayyansiddiqi6524]

great vid bro!!!!!!!!! it taught me a lot so thank you!!!!!!!

[@jeremyviolette5496]

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

[@ronikaprasad230]

How fragile is it after.. can it be used for resin art

[@99hilux6]

Thankyou for the simple instructions like and subscribe from me others don't give useful info so I kept looking and thankfully I found you now me and my grandkids can learn something new

[@starsoul_7]

That is so cool. Thank you

[@Limara64]

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 work...... X

[@kylestewart205]

OMG!!! It works thank you so much!

[@jeremyviolette5496]

I couldn't get it to work..

[@kayden5914]

Wow I love this it works!!!

[@deborahlee7975]

Success at last - thank you for this video!!

[@ashleychatterson2345]

This was so much fun thanks for teaching me ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@stevechance4422]

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

[@ruthkiley6292]

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! 😉👍

[@TheOriginalLiam]

Ruth Kiley They will last as long as you can keep them dry. They are also extremely fragile.

[@SSmithers-kp4do]

Will it smoke without leaving the pipe black

[@dano9008]

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.

[@TheOriginalLiam]

I used ordinary tap water. I found that I needed to heat the water near boiling to get it to crystallize properly.

[@pattivargas2821]

Enjoyed the video. Very interesting. Can the water be reused ?

[@TheOriginalLiam]

I have not tried, but I would imagine it could. Although, since you are drawing the magnesium sulfate out of the water onto the string, results might not be as dramatic the second time. I heated the water to just below boiling in the microwave for this experiment. I would be interested to know your results if you decide to try it.

[@racheallove6603]

yes, just recoil it & add more salt

[@racheallove6603]

*reboil (stupid auto correct) 😂

[@r.m.burthom-paranormalwrit3260]

Very cool. Thank you. Can the crystals be used for things like jewelry?

[@TheOriginalLiam]

I get asked this question often. They are very fragile and dissolve in water. So, I am afraid they would not work well for jewelry.

[@sivanitaguvaag2183]

is it the same as with borax?

[@shannahutson5956]

Nice am definitely making this

[@teresanull1165]

Is there anything you can use to coat the crystal, to keep it from changing due to weather etc?

[@TheOriginalLiam]

Sorry, I haven't heard of any. If anyone else has I would be excited to learn of it.

[@racheallove6603]

clear nail polish works great👌

[@teresahaven9222]

@@racheallove6603 thanks so much! I know my grandsons will want to save them!!! My oldest grandson wanted to keep the raw egg soaked in white vinegar, smh. They want to keep everything they make.....except cookies 😂😂😂

[@danniemikeey579]

Nail polish works

[@majkax4681]

HI! HOW MUCH WATER AND SALT SHOULD I ADD

[@creativeandamazingthoughts2672]

How many days does it will take to form a crystal?

[@emil2489]

Thank you so much for you help keep up the good work

[@stevenbrown6667]

Hi I have a question, can a person Make crystal meth the same way as the Epsom salt

[@rubycharles]

Question: is Alum the same as Alum Venale? i live in Norway and this is the only thing i could find in any accessible store. But when it dissolved and cooled again it just became one mass...?? help?

[@visualsituation]

If you do the experiment again, and add those crystals back into the mixture, do they form larger crystals or just the add to the clump of small ones ?

[@visualsituation]

Does it have to be epsom salt specifically?

[@norseorworse3726]

How hot does the water have to be

[@melissaetheridge1971]

Thanks for a great video

[@unknowngirl2098]

What type of crystal Is it

[@susanroberts]

Can you tell me how strong this crystal piece is? Would I be able to make it into a pendant and wear it as a piece of jewelry? 💝🥰🤗

[@TheOriginalLiam]

The crystals formed are very fragile and dissolve easily. I’ve not heard of anyone successfully attempting what you propose.

[@susanroberts]

Ok. Thank you very much for your feed back. 💝🥰🤗

[@davinarasmussen]

@@susanroberts you can enclose the crystal in epoxy resin (please use PPE, resin may not smell but it's noxious,) in a larger silicone mold.

[@charliesmith122]

tried this last night and got nothing. but the salts were scented. would that effect it ?

[@TheOriginalLiam]

I have not encountered this problem, but I think it might be an interesting experiment to see if there is a difference in how the crystals form. I have had problems getting the crystals to form if the solution is not heated enough. I brought mine to just under boiling temperature, or about 200 degree Fahrenheit.

[@nagwaalsoda5305]

great ,but is abson salt different from other types?

[@TheOriginalLiam]

Epsom salt contains magnesium sulfate and is not edible. Table salt is sodium chloride.

[@TheOriginalLiam]

Epson salt has a crystalline structure similar to table salt, otherwise known as sodium chloride, but is actually a mineral compound of magnesium, oxygen, and sulfur called magnesium sulfate.

[@turgutbelen6374]

Liam Riggs Safe to give to your plants in small amounts.

[@robertahubert9155]

Won't they dissolve if contact with water? Or moisture atmosphere?

[@TheOriginalLiam]

Roberta Hubert they will dissolve if put in water.

[@user-zf7sz3tw3k]

I have a question,can you touch the crystal. Like is it going to hurt you or you can touch it?

[@TheOriginalLiam]

It is safe to touch, but very fragile.

[@user-zf7sz3tw3k]

Ok thanks

[@user-zf7sz3tw3k]

Hey Riggs thanks for the tips , mine worked. Thanks again😁

[@Sharktwoth]

It's fine, it's originally used for bath purposes, it helps for if you're sore.

[@1fpssh]

Thank you :))

[@craftsNstuffBamma]

Is there a way to preserve the crystals once you make them? I would like to collect and keep them. Is it possible?

[@TheOriginalLiam]

They are very fragile and will dissolve in water, but if you keep them dry they should stay in this form.

[@craftsNstuffBamma]

Thank you so much! Have Blessed Christmas and 2019

[@wendywerner8485]

@@TheOriginalLiam A lot of people coat then in clear nail polish to strengthen then and also makes them last longer.

[@EASYPEASYDIYFORKIDS]

Cool cool cool!

[@robertahubert9155]

Are you using regular tap water? Or distilled?

[@TheOriginalLiam]

Roberta Hubert I used water from the tap.

[@8099950255]

thanks and it worked

[@ehronwells7038]

Would Morton salt work?

[@123rosebuds]

Interesting👍🏻

[@joespawldin7833]

Could these salt crystals form on borax crystals?

[@TheOriginalLiam]

I have seen other videos that use borax. It looks like it works well. But I have not tried it myself.

[@LPJMagicmusic]

Borax and Alum work much better than Epsom salt. The best is map/ADP powder. With the map it takes a week or two but the Crystal's grow awesome pillars

[@gholamhazratahmadi]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@sammywilliams6495]

Mine didn’t grow :(

[@keilyhidalgo7692]

Would normal salt work?

[@TheOriginalLiam]

Ordinary table salt is sodium chloride. Epsom salt is magnesium sulphate. While the crystalline structure is similar, the results may not be as dramatic.

[@kylestewart205]

Also does it melt?

[@TheOriginalLiam]

No, but it will disolve

[@vaishalinidevaraj4732]

will table salt work

[@gibn1542]

Yeah, but the process is much slower and could take up to a week or more

[@suzandouglass5241]

Yes, so does sugar. That's how rock candy is made.

[@caverys]

@@suzandouglass5241 realising sugar goes through same process makes me feel less about the Epsom salt crystallisation. I wish to crystallise something that will be at least 5 in hardness

[@user-ix8lm6xy3o]

Vaishalini Devaraj yeah

[@anishthefish2439]

what happens chemically when you make these

[@roshannaidu6313]

Nothing chemical. When you put the salt in hot water it dissolves and as it cools down, the particles begin to attach to the string and form a large crystal

[@bonolocelina7769]

I am wowed

[@christyj24]

Cool!!

[@Moonpiebye]

👏👏👏👏👏🧚‍♀️thank you

[@wetsock4771]

i gonna test it tomorrow👍😄❤

[@florestista9339]

Very nice

[@shelleypriddle5890]

Cool diamonds

[@ultronixextreme9115]

My crystals keep breaking off..Q^Q

[@the80sboy3280]

Very good instructional, good work. I'd recommend using alum, instead... Epsom Salt doesn't work as well. Very good, though!

[@SophieMia806]

Thank you for reminding me. I think alum is what we used in chemistry class to make our crystals. I couldn't remember what it was until I saw your comment.

[@deborahlee7975]

I wonder how much alum would be needed...I can only find tiny 65 gram tins where I live.

[@the80sboy3280]

Deborah Lee usually I find it in the spice aisle at the grocery store. I’m not sure where else it is available

[@jeremyviolette5496]

Tried this a few times didn't work I tried all kinds of different ways to

[@TheOriginalLiam]

I had a few failed attempts at first, also. Try bringing the water to almost a boil and make sure the Epsom salt is completely dissolved. See if that changes the results.

[@jeremyviolette5496]

@@TheOriginalLiam ok about how close do you leave the metal suspended from bottom and how exactly does it form.

[@TheOriginalLiam]

@@jeremyviolette5496 That is explained in the video at about 1:55

[@jeremyviolette5496]

Got it thank you man

[@jeremyviolette5496]

Liam I've had it 2 to 3 days now should I leave it longer? Alot stuff on surface looks like ice and most sunk to bottom and grew

[@nathaliaarif9724]

why i trying but not success?

[@jeremyviolette5496]

Same

[@laceydavis6034]

This didn't work for me

[@jeremyviolette5496]

Same here

[@edwardvassell4371]

make sodium sulfate crystals next. :)

[@bernarddemonceaux9000]

*For 5 years kids look at bismuth cristal i m sure it will interrest you *

[@paranormaldolls]

interesting

[@lorraineclarke5124]

😮

[@kodykodydoherty1407]

not sure what your idea of a couple hour is has not worked for us so far

[@luvbotany]

its not really an experiment, its more of a demonstration of known principles ya?

[@festinahres4881]

I am somewhat older than Angela, I have a crush on your Darth Vader :)

[@lizzieliu1502]

I’m not young I’m 92 #oldlife like you

[@ByGraceIGo]

But it's not salt at all it's magnesium sulfate.

[@angelashortall9778]

Im 31 years old, you called me young scientist, and ive now developed a non-sexual crush on you. Congrats, ive subscribed.

[@anonymousenderman5176]

youre sex doesnt matter to me

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Y'all niggas is gay 😐

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dabbling in lesbianism, the true religion

[@8099950255]

what the heck

[@Beanzybean]

just- o((⊙﹏⊙))o.

[@kayden5914]

Yea hi!!

[@jacklane547]

Yall not trying worked for me

[@maloupavelin1424]

cool

[@Tyrant_F1lthy]

Noice

[@Evvaan]

Get him to 1000 subs 😁🐔😇

[@zachkinnison6390]

fyi don't try and smoke these rocks, I thought these were something else.

[@eleazarrobles4803]

😎cool

[@cheeyhjohn1935]

Thanks u so old sorry but u are cool

[@cynthianobles2701]

Why are everyone of you so darn slow??

[@rosalinks8420]

Zamn u didn’t have to be mean😂

[@eleazarrobles4803]

😎cool

[@dionmcneil374]

Can we use any salt