Recycled glass beads, though a new innovation is an endeavor to re-use glass to manufacture beads. This is achieved by melting the glass, remoulding and coloring it in various shapes and sizes. Some common shapes that they display are as follows:

• Barrel
• Diamond
• Cylindrical
• Cubic
• Round and oval
• Faceted

The quality of glass used is what decides the appearance of these beads. The coloring techniques also differ depending on the same. A few common types of lustre imparted by these pieces are as follows:

• Matte Crow Beads
• Rainbow Crow Beads
• Furnace Glass Beads
• Frosted Glass Beads
• Crystal Glass Beads
• Chinese Glass Beads
• Craft Glass Beads

Recycled beads are most commonly used for making jewelry items such as necklaces, bangles, bracelets, earrings, anklets and armlets. Since their cost of manufacturing is low, items made from them cater to people belonging to all economic groups. This eventually leads to their accelerated demand in jewelry and its allied sectors.