Q&A for How to Make Kandi

Kandi is associated with rave and EDM culture, and it depends on who you ask. Raves are to some people associated with drugs, so by extension, sometimes kandi is too. But it is never surefire, you can wear kandi without having anything to do with drugs.

Put the thread back through the first bead, and then add a bead and put the thread back through the third bead you initially put on, and so on. You just use a kind of long piece of string, but you can add on more string if you need to.

Large, intricate cuffs can take a while. Try single row bracelets if you are short on time.

Make a bracelet but longer, so you can get it around your neck and have a comfortable fit. Make sure your cord is stretchy enough that you can get it over your head.

Kandi is for everyone! It originates from rave culture, which isn't limited to any particular race or culture, but people that do not go to raves can still wear it.

Whatever it it, it should be stretchy. As long as it stretches, it will work. Elastic is very cheap to purchase, so if your string is not stretchy, you should be able to buy the correct string for a few dollars.

Any stretchy string should work!

At a craft store or places like Walmart or Target.

Absolutely. It will take 10 to 13 beads, depending how big your finger is.

No, it doesn't matter. Use any elastic cord.

The cuff they're showing seems to be an uneven peyote, but a ladder is easy, because it's simple.