Fun Facts about Mining for Kids. 1  One of the simplest types of mining is gold panning. 2  Shaft mining is very dangerous. 3  Open pit mines are simply big, open holes with terraced sides. 4  Quarrying is the process of cutting stone, usually out of a mountainside. 5  Oil rigs drill for oil far out in the ocean.
Faux Leather Handbags. Faux leather is man made fabric (usually polyester) that has been treated with wax, dye, polyurethane, or PVC (polyvinyl chloride) for color and texture that feel like real leather at a much lower cost. It is a synthetic leather made from plastic and is marketed using many names such as leatherette , faux leather, Naugahyde, and pleather.
Leather is often considered a staple in men's and women's fashion. It is not always easy, however, to distinguish between faux leather and real leather. It can be quite frustrating to purchase looks like a genuine leather vest, only to later realize it is actually synthetic.