How to Grow Bismuth Crystals at Home

Taras Kulakov the “Crazy Russian Hacker” demonstrates how to grow bismuth crystals at home by melting down a chunk of the element and letting it cool. When crystallized, bismuth takes a layered square shape and refracts light beautifully.

Glen Tickle
Glen Tickle

Amelia's dad. Steph's husband. Writer, comedian, gentleman. Good at juggling, bad at chess.