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To start your seeds, add a string, rope, pipe cleaner, or something for them to adhere to. The sulfate forms better crystals, and using distilled water is best. To color your crystals, use food coloring.

Julie, I'm Luke you, I get bored easily with my crafts! I've done macrame, jewelry, uv resin, crochet, and many others, and I truly enjoy watching you and your experiments. I don't have any useful hints for growing crystals, but I wish you luck and look forward to your next try!❤ Good luck!

I loved growing crystals as a kid, I had forgotten all about them lol. I remember after getting my seed crystal I used to suspend it with cotton and put it back into the alum, I also remember if I saw more seed crystals growing in the alum I poured into a clean jar I would take out my seed crystal which was on the cotton and remove the seed crystals on put the clean alum into another jar because if you don’t change the alum over and clear the seed crystals the seed crystal you attached to the piece of cotton is having to compete against the other seed crystals to grow. You get a much bigger crystal if you make sure the crystal you want to grow does not have to compete with the growth of other seed crystals, and just keep repeating the process. Thanks for bringing back my childhood. Luv Jacs in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Since you mentioned to comment since you claim you don't know what you're doing, I'd like to offer a bit of chemistry behind this. Most solids have what's known as a solubility curve, which measures how much solid will dissolve at a certain temperature. This is why you are heating the crystal medium. Some are more "flat" than others. Table Salt (Sodium Chloride) for example doesn't let much more dissolve at higher temperatures, Sugar has a pretty steep curve. When the liquid has as much as it can hold at that temperature, it is called "saturated". Allowing it to cool slowly in a very clean environment allows the solution to become "Super Saturated" (Holding more solid than it normally would at a certain temperature.) When a seed is introduced to a super saturated solution, the crystals start to form quickly, which ends up producing a bunch of very small crystals... the sludge you're getting. Also, the floating crystals (more on the alum video) are because as the water leaves at it's surface higher concentrations of the chemical cause the seeds to form there. When they get too heavy they fall to the bottom and form more seeds for the smaller crystals to form. Ideally, you want to put your seed crystals into a saturated solution, and let it cool VERY slowly. This encourages new deposits to align themselves to the matrix of the already formed seed crystal vrs making totally new crystals. if the solution you're adding your seeds to is already saturated, they shouldn't dissolve when you pour the hot water over. Also, I'd consider covering with plastic wrap to slow down the evaporation to prevent the floating crystals from forming too quickly. you *do* want evaporation to take place, but very slowly. Once it's cooled you can remove or poke holes in the plastic. (Still cover with something that will keep the dust out though!) There is a lot going on, but trying to keep it short. Part of the fun is experimenting. I am not an expert, but i'm willing to chat more as it's a topic i enjoy Be safe and have fun! .

At school we used to suspend a nice crystal on a piece of cotton and hang it into the liquid so it wasn't touching anything. I remember growing some amazing crystals of something or other....it's been a lot of years, can't remember what it was we grew.

I have always loved crystals, over the week I looked up making them, and Julie comes up sounding like Angela Lansbury and I love it!! Thank you for your posts!

I love this series on growing crystals !! I have no knowledge about the subject but am saving these videos so I can try this also. From the comments there are a lot of people interested in this subject. Keep going please & Thank you Julie

Absolutely Awesome Julie I can't wait til we see what you do with the Crystal's in your resin projects. Also to see you grow more Crystal's. ❤

crystals are formed by repeating the same small shape many times and in the same pattern < and using the same substance will form in the same way and what ever type of crystal you get will depend on how fast the solution cools , the slower it cools the bigger the crystal, i wrap and cover mine with towels and keep it in a warm place ! hope that helps some ...hugs

Friendly FYI dollar store glassware is not heat safe. At least in the states unless it specifically says it's heat safe it will shatter. Even Pyrex nowadays is dubious as they changed their formula. I've enjoyed your videos. I can see the time & effort you pour into them😉

OMGoodness, an Eskie. I was so confused. That's what my breed of dog is called, she's an American Eskimo. Such an interesting process. How long does it stay delicate? Does it eventually go rock solid? Thanks for being so inquisitive and trying these new things. It's fun. xoxooxoxooxooxo

These videos are so fun to watch, love that you are doing so many different crafts. (where I live the stores would charge at least $5 for a small foam cooler lol)

Very interesting series. You're getting me interested in a new area here as well❤❤❤ reminds me of my attempts as a kid to grow rock candy.

Wow! Lovely. I get board quickly, so I have a few different hobbies myself.

Julie you have the patience of a saint. I don't have the patience for this process! Stunning result. ❤

Julie I think you're crystals are awesome and I wanted to thank you. My package just came in today with my trinket tray and my octopus mold. I really appreciate the inway. Thank you so much.❤❤❤

Julie, I love science and I love art! This is the best of both worlds!

I don’t mind at all Julie. These are fantastic. I look forward to something different than flowers or blooms.

Hi Julie I saw several videos on homemade crystals with adp and the spikes are all spikes after leaving it there for 1 or 2 weeks and b4 u put the big seed she threw in a dash of adp, then she put the seed and left it there foeb1 or 2 weeks and the container was much smaller and higher and it was a PC of small Tupperware like for sauce or dressing. I think I saw 100g of ADP for 200ml of water.

You are so clever and inventive. Thank you for sharing with us.

Very interesting 👌 👍 🤔 😊 😊

Loving this crystal making.... So awesome Julie!!

Джули, у вас очень красивый двор)). И я люблю смотреть ваши видео, вы такая хорошая женщина❤

Julie, just an idea for the recipe, check out the national geographic crystal growing kit. You can probably find the instructions to get a better idea of Temps and measurements. But this was fun.

If you want large single crystals, do not add “a pinch” of ADP because it will form a mat of crystals.

You have patience of a saint! It looks lovely xx

It is a very beautiful piece. It reminds me of a lotus flower, for some reason. ❤

Fascinating experiment! 🤗Love to see more.👍☺️💐it’s such a beautiful crystal cluster.🤩

Last year I experimented with a lot of different compounds and mediums to make crystals. I found it if you leave it in longer like a week or so, they grow better structures

Julie....we grew crystals in high school chemistry. The teacher taught us that each type of salt/sodium/sulphite grew in its own crystal structure. I recommend doing research for the compound the grows in the structure you are seeking. Also, adding the additional compound can cause a molecular change creating a new complex compound which could affect the growing structure.

BEAUTIFUL, Julie! I think the Alum flattens the MAP crystals, but I do love those square ones! Really cool!

I’m really enjoying your Crystal growing experiments, Julie. That Crystal is beautiful 😍 ❤

I vaguely remember doing the experiment with hanging a thread into a suspended solution of salt (I think it was salt anyway, it was a very long time ago 😂) and got some really nice results with it.

Morning Julie absolutely amazing

Love your videos! Distilled water might help. That way there would be no outside interference from any chemicals in the water.

Love it... so pretty. Maybe if you sat it on a light of some kind, like a globe light, it would show up better, but we all got a good look... so beautiful.

Your crystal experiments are awesome. What I'm wondering is how will they endure over time and will they need special care.

It was clearer and sparklier before you rinsed it.I don’t think your supposed to rinse them as even the cold water can remove some of the surface..It’s a very long winded process but you can get some amazing results from these projects.Not sure on the longevity of them because they in theory should absorb things from the environment ,like water from the air etc,as they are not natural,but manufactured crystals.Unless of course there’s a way of stabilising them. Fun watching though 🥰

Hi Julie love the crystal tutorials ❤ .The only thing is that polystyrene can release poisonous gases from just being heated without having to melt it I would use a wooden board or heat resistant mat instead of the foam

Hey Julie! What a beautiful crystal. I'm really loving these crystal growing experiments. I can't remember much from back in school but keep pushing on, you're doing great!! Big ((Hugs)) from Texas!

Lovely crystals. Waiting patiently for the next results that have been left for a week. I’m sure they will be extraordinary 😊

That is pretty cool for Christmas my grandkids bought me one of those kits in a box and make crystallized things too but it didn't work I tried but getting from my grandkids was worth the wild

You can call the microwave for the studio a business expense. 😄 The MAP's lattice formation on those first seed crystals looks neat. Different from that more pyramidal, or cuboid look of the Alum. It's a bit more wild, like the look of the "crystal palace" cave, but on a much smaller scale.

What I remember about crystals is that what shape they grow in is determined by negative, and positive ionic exchange and atoms, molecules. It is really not that complicated. Squares, and romboids are natural shapes, but obaliskes are not, those are man made, carved. Grab a book on crystals and read, the reading is easy ,and you will be amazed at how understandable it is. The one you grew today is quite nice. Good luck.

1/2 cup magnesium sulfate in 1/2 cup hot water. Add food coloring in if you want them to have color. Put in refrigerator and check on it in a few hours to see a bunch of crystals

That’s why my second lot didn’t do well, I didn’t weigh there’s I took out and added more powder. Good lesson learned, I was just remembering how we did it at school many years ago, should have watched RU-vid. 💕

These have been really cool to watch. I did one of these growing kits but the crystal was much different prolly cus it was like a child’s growing kit. Keep up the good fun can’t wait to see what else you find. Would also love to see you turn one of these beauties added into like a geode resin piece i think it would be for a great centerpiece in a resin geode project! ❤

😮 Absolutely beautiful! I'm getting ready to try this and want to thank you for sharing. 😊

Such a clever new thing

I love the crystal growing videos!! 🫶

Wow, that came out brilliant! Thank you for your perseverance! You certainly have more patience than me! 😂

My son and I grew crystals years ago and what we did was tie a string around one and let it dangle in the solution, it will grow bigger and stronger. I still have it and it has the string on it. You definitely need to leave it to grow more than 1 night, I'd say at least 3 days

I LOVE the crystal growing videos! I was wondering if you can use the crystals in a resin project?

When measuring liquids, you need to take into account capilliary action where the water creeps up the side of the measuring container slightly. Look sideways at the water/liquid in the container and you will see a small elongated bubble on the side. You need to measure against the bottom of the bubble. When that reaches the line of measure desired, it's an accurate measurement.

So interesting! Thank you for sharing! ❤ I do think you might get a better result if you left them in longer but I’m by no means an expert.

Oh my goodness now I need to get some of that powder lol. Just got 5lbs of Alum. I’m addicted as well. Beautiful results and love your process.

I love this crystal videos. You should use some string or sewing thread in the water.

Julie, have you tried Epson salt? I have watched Steve McDonald from Uk and he has grown beautiful crystals. It’s fascinating how they grow. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.😊

Very pretty!❤❤❤

I wish I could do that but with the trouble I've been having I'm using mine every day for several times a day. 😊

I don't remember how we made crystals in school but they grew on a string that we placed in the cup.

The second line Is what you read 😊

love crystals

Love this Julie! Im going ro have to try it. Thank you for sharing the trial and error with us too. Are these sturdy enough to make a silicone mold from them? I can't wait to try this.

Oh my gosh!!!! I'm so excited, I want to do this so badly but I'm a scaredy cat 😂

Coooool!! Looks like snow to me! I want to see you make a "snow cone" ;)

Hi Julie I think that if you used a glass that was narrow at the bottom that the concentration will focus and cover more of your seed Crystal

Ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (ADP), (NH4)(H2PO4), also known as monoammonium phosphate (MAP)

Awesome Video 😊

I bought a crystal kit and it had to be left in the solution for 15 days😊

I wonder if your bowl is too wide. Like maybe try a jar or tall glass? Just throwing it out there, but it seems the crystal has too much room to spread out instead of growing up.❤❤ I can't wait to try this❤❤❤😂😂

Can you use crystals in resin projects.. i am like you i have a ton of different types of craft projects... i am very excited about crystals

I wonder if crystels grow to the shape of the container? Have you tried a small tall round container?

You are explaining quite well. Did you use the seed Chrystal’s from the ammonium sulfate to grow bigger or better chrystals? This is very interesting Julie.❤ Very sparkly. Amazing how much it’s grown after 4 days. You’ve made progress I’d say.

This is a fun experience growing the crystals. Do the crystals get stronger with time? Will it reach a point where it won't resolve when put back in hot water?

Julie, have you tried the High Flow Acrylic craze yet?! I am going to try it and I think you would enjoy watching Elyse Fourne too!

I was wondering if they need to dry what about putting the crystals in the food dehydrator to dry them

They don't grow as impressively, but have you tried Epsom Salts?

Wonder how they would look in resin?

Wow amazing ❤❤❤. Can you use all and resin it to make a big one? What are planning to do with this?

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Julie I was wondering if you can use silicone molds to grow crystals ?

I don't think you are putting enough alum or ADP into the water 300ml water 200g powder from memory.

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Ask aquarium store for them. Fish are shipped in them. Most throw them out

Can you dye them with ink or food color??

Monoammonium phosphate or ammonium dihydrogenphosphate.

90g per 200ml water

Try putting a light under it...

Can these crystals be put in resin?

Which powder to pour 😊

I'm trying to make a druzy insert with Borax and am having absolutely no luck. Didn't know what I'm doing wrong. So frustrated! Do you have to use a seed crystal with Borax to get the crystals to grow?

can you make moulds with these crystals ?

Can you use epson salts for this ?

I have tried and tried using alum and nothing happens, so far this batch has been 2 days and there are no seed crystals, help

I love you!! Thank you for your measurements for making crystals. I have tried so hard to make decent crystals but since trying your method they have worked! So a massive thank you!😊

I’m enjoying this crystal series. I’m not knowledgeable in the creation of crystals. I’m sorry I can’t offer any solutions. Good luck figuring it out. I’ll sit by and enjoy watching this series ❤ 🧊