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!
@3dChris2 жыл бұрын
@The Insufferable Tool cast iron works great
@E4RLIES7 ай бұрын
Nice tips thanks!👌🏼I’m trying my first batch this weekend!
@TheCrystalCollector3 жыл бұрын
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 💯💎🙌🙏💥⚒💜🔥💥💎
@stephaniemarie88803 жыл бұрын
I love your videos ! Especially the awesome reactions from you when you find crystals ! Makes me happy ! Thank you 😊
@spiritinskyestar16183 жыл бұрын
I am wondering what type of metal the pans are ? Does it make a difference in color by using aluminum or steel ? Great video !
@fireedits57893 жыл бұрын
You’re an inspiration
@chakramama29473 жыл бұрын
This is so cool😎
@chakramama29473 жыл бұрын
Maybe next time try a slotted ladle or large metal sifter maybe. So it doesn't break apart when you Extract it
@danellecox25883 жыл бұрын
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!!!!😊
@bitonic58915 күн бұрын
I wonder how expensive a natural one would be, it seems like it would require pretty rare conditions, like a volcano erupts and falls onto bismuth, causing it to melt and form a nucleus on a stone Basically all bismuth crystals you can buy are synthetic though
@zzzzzzzzzzaper3 жыл бұрын
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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@zacharyimran36633 жыл бұрын
@Nicolas Korbyn you are welcome xD
@lindafritz82423 жыл бұрын
I love how they look like infinity mirrors.
@somecursedcommentguy5373 жыл бұрын
Never thaught of that
@patricklucas88813 жыл бұрын
What exactly is an infinity mirror?
@royfokerpoker18022 жыл бұрын
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
@roxymanasquan90873 жыл бұрын
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!
@MGgoose13 жыл бұрын
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.
@chiefstacker63433 жыл бұрын
Wow fantastic looking. First time I ever saw this Process. Great video Y’all.
@AB-bc9tf3 жыл бұрын
These are so relaxing to watch before bedtime.
@Cupcake4me3 жыл бұрын
Omg beautiful ! loving all the oooooooooooo’s after they come out the pot 😂😂😂 !!
@jenn12343 жыл бұрын
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!!! 👍🏻😄😍
@user-pp4nd7vw8m3 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable Crystals! All of your and Matrix's videos are off the charts! Thank you!
@shaunfelton20463 жыл бұрын
Bismuth is an awesome metal! I’m looking at doing this and putting the resulting crystals in a river table!
@deathbyjas3 жыл бұрын
This takes mineral collecting to a whole new level!
@robbybobby64833 жыл бұрын
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!
@tonywild19633 жыл бұрын
Those bismuth crystals are amazing colours and shapes. It did look fun making them
@Jordan__Sloan3 жыл бұрын
Every tool and utensil in the house now has bismuth on it🤠
@TheCrystalCollector3 жыл бұрын
😅😂🤣😅😅😂😂😅😂😂😂😅😅😅
@marriannerayhill77343 жыл бұрын
@@TheCrystalCollector I just hope you didn't ruin all of your momma's pots and pans and utensils while making this video.
@jonnyboygr2nd3 жыл бұрын
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!
@bitonic58915 күн бұрын
How did it go?
@DudesIn1013 жыл бұрын
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...
@WakefieldTolbert3 жыл бұрын
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.
@AngieDoesStuff3 жыл бұрын
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!
@mandyheslin70733 жыл бұрын
Those are just so gorgeous!!!!
@imari23053 жыл бұрын
Beautiful rainbow colors from those bismuth crystals Bryan. Another awesome video!!
@jamesshadbolt84233 жыл бұрын
you could make a bad ass levitating magnet setup with that much bismuth
@bigearlz13 жыл бұрын
I super enjoy your content. You keep things fun and positive. It's really keeping me coming back. Have a great day 😊
@TheCrystalCollector3 жыл бұрын
Super cool you’re enjoying it! I appreciate the support!
@newyorkrockheads89953 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@seanhampson41263 жыл бұрын
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.
@homesteadaquarius3 жыл бұрын
This was really cool! I felt like a kid playing around in the backyard with you guys. Awesome formations. Christmas Tree is pretty cool!
@laurat51433 жыл бұрын
I love the shapes and the beautiful colors.
@Freightrain793 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning crystals Bryan! The best I've seen on youtube so far.
@TheCrystalCollector3 жыл бұрын
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 😅😅😅
@Freightrain793 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@americanrebel4132 жыл бұрын
These crystals are amazing and beautiful! Thank you.
@stephenenders20663 жыл бұрын
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.
@natatpongtouch3 жыл бұрын
Such a coincidence that I have *BISMUTH* crystal profile :)
@Tsip893 жыл бұрын
TRIPPY AF -- well DONE! Love your reactions to the chemical magic! HAHA! :D
@icatz3 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to try this but I'm a little accident prone. Thanks for doing it for me, Bryan.
@theinfooverload3 жыл бұрын
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 😂😂🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️❤️
@beloitrose3 жыл бұрын
its not enough that you're a master at finding crystals..you have become a master at making your own as well! =)
@TonyTooTuff3 жыл бұрын
Entertaining and satisfying to watch. Glad you did this. Felt like I was a part of it with you! Whaaaat!?!?!?!?
@mariemoss24753 жыл бұрын
That stuff is magical 👍💕
@lyrieth88333 жыл бұрын
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!
@dustinfindsrocks3 жыл бұрын
I was that kid who loved playing with candle wax... I will DEFINITELY have to do this one of these days! 😆
@sandrajones1609 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely aWeSoMe ❣️ Thank You for filming till the very end ! Way many fun😋
@sarahwright41042 жыл бұрын
Love the colors and shapes
@PokeJoxx3 жыл бұрын
I live making those. I bought about 25 lbs and just had a great time making them.
@TheCrystalCollector3 жыл бұрын
Yea they are so much fun
@taliesinsilvercrow97363 жыл бұрын
I was watching a video about making a bismuth knife when this was uploaded!
@GarrettFruge3 жыл бұрын
That's really cool!!! Their cubic structure kind of reminds me of pyrite. Fantastic video! 👍
@diananunez69513 жыл бұрын
They are beautiful and it looks like fun. 😁
@Jordan-rb283 жыл бұрын
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.
@michelleboniwell15563 жыл бұрын
I love your enthusiasm.. 😁👍 great job!! Thank you so much for adding your ebay link, have been wondering if you had an online store👍
@joeazbill86443 жыл бұрын
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!!
@Yournamehere79593 жыл бұрын
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.
@marcianorris61473 жыл бұрын
Watched when you did your first video with this. Loved it then, love it now.
@mezellenjohnson27533 жыл бұрын
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
@TheCrystalCollector3 жыл бұрын
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 🙌🙏🙌🙏💯💎💎💎
@mezellenjohnson27533 жыл бұрын
@@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
@crazycrystallady4663 жыл бұрын
I always wondered what the man made process was for bismuth and now I know! What a fascinating video 😊💎
@Der_Kleine_Mann3 жыл бұрын
I always wondered how they were made. Thank you for sharing
@TimSadzewicz-rt2dh Жыл бұрын
Awesome crazy colors.
@Jordan-rb283 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@TheCrystalCollector3 жыл бұрын
I’ll give that a shot! I’ve noticed that also. Seems like keeping it warmer as I’m pulling helps also
@monicabaldonado55213 жыл бұрын
OMG those are freakin' BEAUTIFUL, I'd never seen that before thank you so much for sharing!
@susansmith66803 жыл бұрын
OK the model shot in the beginning of Matrix was a winner. Love the Bismuth!
@michelle_77693 жыл бұрын
Amazing crystals!!!👍🏻😊
@britzel714 ай бұрын
This was so fun to see. Gorgeous 😍
@bradleyfouts2722 жыл бұрын
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!!
@TheCrystalCollector2 жыл бұрын
Oh sweet! That’s cool you got to see it pulled out! Hope to do more soon!
@actiniumanarchy9237 Жыл бұрын
How much you pay for it
@bradleyfouts272 Жыл бұрын
@@actiniumanarchy9237 probably half of what it woulda been 😉 Bryan has the best prices anywhere. Mine to Table!
@actiniumanarchy9237 Жыл бұрын
@@bradleyfouts272 so a lot lol
@bitonic58915 күн бұрын
@@TheCrystalCollectorWhat if you did the whole process in a nitrogen atmosphere
@talloncusack2 жыл бұрын
Nice results!!
@ElJibaro7183 жыл бұрын
Pretty friggin awesome!
@korpse6rinder3 жыл бұрын
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.
@isadoreiris3 жыл бұрын
That’s pretty cool! I had a suggestion from YT and clicked on it.
@Meh_Lone_Bah3 жыл бұрын
They always look like mini post-apocalyptic cities
@TheKimworldwide3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!! Little Matrix 🙏❤
@Steelythestacker2 ай бұрын
Those are cool. Almost as cool looking as the silver crystals I grow in my silver cell
@teamarz43653 жыл бұрын
i love them!!!! 💡 idea.... decorate a christmas tree with those 😁👍
@annabogucka3 жыл бұрын
It makes a great and beautiful impression!
@alexanderoostenrijk64633 жыл бұрын
Cool finds
@dawnthemetaldetective30833 жыл бұрын
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.
@amygross53963 жыл бұрын
Beautiful colors , woww😍
@32prettyblue3 жыл бұрын
I NEED some of these!!! How fun!!!
@MusicFurler3 жыл бұрын
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.
@grantriley2973 жыл бұрын
You're turning it into the slag on top when you pull it out that's why there's that nasty grey in there.
@micheleross85653 жыл бұрын
I just LOVE YOUR EXCITEMENT 😉💜😉💜😉‼‼🥰
@AB-bc9tf3 жыл бұрын
You know what would be fun to see it cast in resin. Did the inside remnants of the pot come out?
@TheCrystalCollector3 жыл бұрын
That would be cool!! Yes the inside comes out but it’s tough. Usually just heat it again
@sarahnelson78912 жыл бұрын
"homegrown", caught my attention, tonight 😉🔥💎🙋♀️💎🌋🛸
@gregkusturin64913 жыл бұрын
I saw on the table some other amber colored crystals. Were you trying to merge them together somehow? I see wat u were trying to do. Awesome!
@perfumedelight662 жыл бұрын
This is so darn neat! 🤩
@melaniewaldo82123 жыл бұрын
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.
@AncientAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Pretty kool! I wondered how those formed
@tishbowman29903 жыл бұрын
"Hun! Where's all my pots & pans?" 😂😂
@maryclarafjare3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@jjbentley93 жыл бұрын
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 🙂.
@TheCrystalCollector3 жыл бұрын
Yeah gallium is really cool too, I bought some a few years back and it’s really wild how it melts in your hand!
@jjbentley93 жыл бұрын
@@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.😁
@danny-li6io3 жыл бұрын
We should make office buildings like that!😂
@mayrakopjansen28143 жыл бұрын
They’re so beautiful
@sthwestb3 жыл бұрын
You might want to try using silicone tongs or hot dog lightly sprayed with silicone spray so they release better. I so love bismuth, it's one of my loves for doing this.... plus I love the fact you can remelt this stuff for better looking pieces. ; o }
@lorikrogman49323 жыл бұрын
That is AMAZING!!! I LOVE THIS VIDEO 💞💞!!!
@yehudamoses34063 жыл бұрын
taking the crystals out is like playing operation
@Faladaena3 жыл бұрын
Man, that turned out pretty sweet! Do you know if it's safe to wear it in direct constant contact with the skin? Bc I tinker around making silver jewellery, using crystals and semi-precious gemstones (a larger crystal, like some of those, would make for an awesome centre-piece!).
@johnmurkwater10643 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheCrystalCollector3 жыл бұрын
Yes exactly 🙌
@donnaarmenia20623 жыл бұрын
What you are doing seems like a lot of fun,, again wise I was younger and could try
@jhowell64203 жыл бұрын
Next time, try saving some small pieces to drop into the liquid, for the crystals to have something to start building on. It might give you a different effect.
@MrInsaint3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!!👍👍👍🤩
@WorldofRockhounds3 жыл бұрын
This is something that I've been meaning to do!
@sherryleggett1612 Жыл бұрын
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.
@michellebrewer93733 жыл бұрын
If you pulled them out slower would the crystal formation be bigger? Beautiful pieces! I'd doit, but probably burn myself lol. I'll have to buy this one:)
@TheCrystalCollector3 жыл бұрын
I think if I were to cool the liquid down slower the crystals would grow bigger. From the time I completely heated and melted it all back up, and then cooled it down before pulling the crystals out was close to an hour process. going to try some different methods in the future and see if I can make them bigger in a future video.