How many beads do you need for a Kandi cuff?

30 beads
About 30 beads is standard, but you’ll want to use enough so that the cuff will be big enough to slide on and off without being too loose.

What are rave necklaces called?

kandi
You don’t have to spend very much time at a rave or (edm) festival to notice the brightly colored beaded bracelets, necklaces, and accessories that many ravers are wearing. These colorful accessories are called kandi, and they’re a major part of the scene and are totally unique to rave culture.

What are Kandi cuffs?

What exactly is Kandi? Kandi are bracelets people trade at EDM shows and festivals. It is most common in the U.S.A. and the practice has been around for decades. The bracelets are commonly made out of plastic Pony beads on a stretchy elastic band, usually with a phrase added with letter beads.

How do I make Kandi?

Method 2 of 2: Making a Kandi Cuff

1. Measure your string. Similar to making a single-strand piece of kandi, wrap your string around your wrist to get an estimated length.
2. Begin beading your cuff.
3. Tie the circle shut with a knot.
4. Make a second row of beads.
5. Continue making new rows.
6. Finish your cuff.
7. Show off your work!

Which arm is for trading Kandi?

right arm
Kandi worn on the right arm are for trade, while the left arm is off limits. Generally speaking, anything on the right arm is available for trade and the ones that are not tradeable are on the left. The ones on the left may be singles the person has received or have special meaning to them.

What is a Kandi Kid?

So, what are Kandi kids? Also known as ‘Candy Ravers’ or ‘Kandi Ravers’, Kandi kids are a subculture consisting of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) enthusiasts. Having dedicated aliases or ‘rave names’, Kandi kids profess their love for both techno and happy hardcore sub-genres of EDM.

Where can I find free Kandi cuff patterns?

40 Cheshire Cat Grin kandi pattern on kandipatterns.com. We have over 6000 free kandi patterns as well as kandi tutorials, kandi photos, and a free kandi pattern generator! Seahorses kandi pattern on kandipatterns.com.

Bead your first row. Tie a knot at the end of your string (leaving a small tail), and begin sliding on beads. Using about 25-30 beads is standard, but you’ll just want enough so that the cuff will be big enough to slide on and off your wrist without being too loose. Tie off the first row.

How do you make a Kandi bracelet with beads?

Slide 3 beads onto the long string, and then pull the string through the adjacent bead in the first row. Add another 3 beads, and tuck the string through the next bead in the first row. Continue this process until you’ve worked all the way around the bracelet, and then pull the string tight to secure it. Add the third row.

When do you Wear Your Kandi at a rave?

When at a rave, you will wear your Kandi up and down your arms and when you meet with another raver, you can ask to trade some of your Kandi. They will pick one of your Kandi in exchange for one of theirs and you can choose to accept it or not. Kandi is fun to make, and one popular style of bracelet to make and trade is a cuff.