Faq about kandi

  Q: How did kandi become so popular?

   A: it got popular in the 1990s rave scene and was now has a huge community of people who trade and make kandi

Q: how do i trade kandi

A: the most popular way is using the P.L.U.R (Peace Love Unity Respect) saying its where the people trading make a peace sign touch them then make a half heart put them together then hold hands (unity) and then trade the bracelets by sliding them on each others arms

Q: What is the name for kandi makers?

A: most people call themselves “kandi kids” the reason and origins of the name are unknown

Q: Do I have to go to raves to make kandi?

A: nope! Kandi is for anyone and everyone!

Q: How should I start making kandi?

A: start small! Make single bracelets and smaller cuffs like latter stitch or try even peyote stitch! A great person for tutorials is Mood kandi! 

Q: where can i buy supplies to make kandi?

A: Amazon, walmart, craft stores hell ive gotten some stuff from the dollar store

Q: What string should I use?

A: I mainly use fabric cover elastic strings from amazon. Some use crystal tech but be careful because it can dry-rot in some climates!

Q: What is kandi dry rot?

A: Kandi dry rot is the natural deterioration of the elastic string used to make your bracelets and cuffs! It’s good to check your kandi, especially old kandi for dry rot as it can spread to kandi made with crystal tech causing them to just crumble! If this happens you can keep the beads don’t worry!

Q: Can I use more than pony beads? 

A: Of course! Kandi is more-so the style of the bead work! I use star beads, perler beads (not often), and other charms and beads all the time!

Q: Can I only make bracelets?

A: You can make almost anything with kandi! I’ve made a wallet recently and I’ve made stars, hearts, apples and other shapes!