Old electronics (like from an old computer or remote), candle flames, sugar, salt, virtually anything can be used I have used my dog tags from the military (picture attached). I remember when I first started doing macro, I would look for subjects that I could fit completely into the frame. You don't have to do that, you can simply choose part of the subject like a vein on leaf, a letter from a word, petals from a flower (picture attached), or the gem in a ring. Be creative and keep an eye on your DOF because it can become very shallow with macro.
~Gonzo13
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