Is There a Safer Alternative to Creating a Tree of Saturn with Lead Acetate?

[Stephenk53]

I wish to create a tree of saturn (crystal formation using lead acetate and zinc), however I have very little experience in chemistry and I know lead acetate is toxic but I do not know how toxic. I know how to make the tree but I want to know if I should or if there is a safer alternative that I can do that is similar to it.

 

[Borek]

Google for "lead acetate msds" (Material Safety Data Sheet).

In general most lead compounds are quite safe as long as you follow standard safety procedures (glasses, gloves, apron, don't touch with bare hands, don't inhale, don't eat). However, depending on where you live it is quite possible that is using it could be a legal nightmare.

 

[Stephenk53]

Alright, I do have gloves and such, as far as legality I will check

 

[Stephenk53]

Alright, do you know how I could store it outside of the water without it reacting and turning white