After doing the acetone wash, I can't help but notice that I only get small crystals. The product is very good, but I am also after the aesthetics! I don't want small crystally sparkles, I want mother of pearl flakes. After the wash, I fold up the coke inside of the filter paper, making an empanada, and I press down to drain any extra fluids. I always press hard so that it helps the drying process. But like I said, all I get are small crystals. How can I get those mother of pearl flakes? Should I press lightly on the filter because perhaps I am crushing the crystals by pressing hard? Please let me know what I am doing wrong. Thank you.
Also note that after pressing hard on the filter paper to remove liquids, I leave the filter paper folded over the coke and let it dry by itself for 24 hours. I do not introduce it to a heat lamp.
Also note that after pressing hard on the filter paper to remove liquids, I leave the filter paper folded over the coke and let it dry by itself for 24 hours. I do not introduce it to a heat lamp.
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