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[David]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Yes, it is but my own attempts with realgar etching haven't been very successful. I gave away my arsen when my first child was born.

Yes, i have never used it, but my understanding is that realgar is not at all consistent in its quality. Shame you felt the need to get rid if your arsenic supply. I would have thought a good lock box or safe might have solved your problem there.