Holy Hand Grenade Tutorial.

By Cesco

The HHG, or Holy Hand Grenade, is the big brother of the TB.
Usually made in a conical shape, and also in Pyramid shape.
This tutorial will show how to make a simple and potent HHG suitable for gifting outdoors.
Note that it is recommended that one charge the crystal(s) to be used, this makes the HHG more potent, click here for charging methods.

Required materials:

Polyester or Epoxy resin.

Catalyst/Hardener for the resin.

Syringe(witouth needle) for measuring correct amount of Catalyst(Not necessary if catalyst comes with a dropper.)



Metal Shavings (Aluminum used in tutorial, brass, copper, titanium etc. all work fine).



One Quartz Crystal Point, size depending on depth of your mold.
Single Terminated recommended as it is easier to determine the positive end.
Charge your crystal before hand.



Suitable mold (Tutorial shown using a glass mold, metal, silicone and some hard plastic molds all work fine, thrift stores are good places to find a cheap mold.)

Mold Release Agent, a thin coat of cooking oil is suitable for most molds, it is not necessary to buy expensive mold release agent.

Rubber Gloves(!)

Measuring Jug.



Stirring stick (An old spoon also works fine.)


It is recommended that you work outside or in a well ventilated area, use a protective mask if working indoors.
Cover work space with some plastic to avoid stains/mess.


Step 1.

Prepare your mold with release agent, just a thin layer is necessary.



This is easiest done without gloves on, place a few drops of oil in the glass and distribute it with your fingers, cover the top edge of mold as well. When done remember to put you protective gloves on.

Step 2.

Measure the correct amount of resin into your measuring jug.



(To determine how much is needed per HHG one can before hand fill ones mold with water and measure how much is needed.)
Place the correct amount of catalyst into the resin, mix thoroughly with your stirring stick.
Depending on weather you have between 10-30 minutes before resin starts hardening.

Step 3:

Fill your mold halfway with metal shavings and insert your crystal in the center, positive end downwards into it (This is important.)
Remember to keep your crystal either in the charged water or pyramid charger until this stage so that it does not lose its charge.



Pour to cover with your resin and let sink properly into the shavings.
(If you are making a "fancy" generator this is somewhat more relevant since it minimizes the risk of air bubbles.)

Step 4:

Cover the remaining part of your mold with metal shavings:



And pour resin to cover everything, make sure that it sinks to the bottom:



Leave to cure.
Curing process takes anything from an hour to overnight, when mold is cold to touch it is usually done.
Have patience:)

Step 6:

Remove your Holy Hand Grenade from your mold by tipping it upside down.
A properly cured device should pop right out, if it seems to be stuck try first placing it on a warm oven and then into a freezer and give it a gentle tap, that usually does the trick.

Step 7:

With joy and celebration go out into the world and gift your glorious HHG:)



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