If all goes to plan, here's how to make your own Pro-Text, aka Faux-Tekt®.
Items needed to make your own Silica supplement.
A scale
Potassium Silicate
Measuring cup
RO or distilled water
Container to put the finished product in
I bought my 1lb of Potassium Silicate
HERE. It was $20 with free shipping. Right now it's on a Black Friday sale for $14. It's even cheaper per pound if you buy bigger quantities, but 1lb will make over 3 quarts of Faux-Tekt®. Growing 4 plants at a time, a quart lasts me 2-3 grows. So a pound will last me a couple years.
In a medium sized pot, add 32oz (4 cups) of RO or distilled water. Warm the water so the powder will dissolve easier. Weigh out 140g of Potassium Silicate. Add Potassium Silicate to the pot. Stir until dissolved. Allow to cool. Transfer your finished product to a container for storage/use. Finished.