Pure aloe gel may be applied to the surface of the skin for minor skin irritations. Children should never take oral aloe preparations. Adult. Slit the leaf of an aloe plant lengthwise and remove the gel from the inside, or use a commercial preparation.
Canton Flannel is a very soft material, and therefore is ideal for polishing items where a gentle touch is needed. Canton Flannel wheels are used in the jewelry trade to polish items with gold or silver plating, where no removal of metal is desired.
Metals. The uses of metals are related to their properties: They are made into jewellery due to their hard and shiny appearance. They are used to make pans, since they are good conductors of heat. They are used in electrical cables, because they are malleable, ductile and good conductors of electricity. They are strong so used to build scaffolding and bridges. They make a ringing sound, sonorous, hence their use in bell making. Non-metals.