Manufactured objects not intended to be beads, but used that way by importing people. These include bullet cases, goblet stems, keys, etc. 2. Manufactured objects sold to importing people knowing that they will be used as raw material for beads and other things. Of course, coins are often made into beads or pendants in many countries. Manufactured goods meant as beads, but altered to suite local tastes or for other reasons.
Recycled material can result in beautiful beads as well as ugly ones.