What is the best type of string to use for Kandi?

Deleted Account 5/7/2012 07:07 pm 15276

Thin, thick, elastic, wire, fishing line? Which do you use and does it work good and if so what does it work the best for making.

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popeetheperformer
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Jun 30, 2021 11:25 am

i like using surgical mask string!! it ties together well (:

Gay
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Mar 10, 2021 9:46 am

it dependz. if you are using teeny beadz, then uze thin plaztic ztring or thin rope. if its just normal zize, then use elaztic. they zell for like $1.40 at Michales

TheBangContainersInUrCloset
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Mar 10, 2021 7:43 am

DONT USE FISHING LINE. It curls up easily an doesn't tie well.

Nveryioth
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Aug 11, 2014 9:53 am

I use bead n stretch, and my friend does as well. I don't really like really stretchy string, bead n stretch does stretch but not as much as fabric covered (though fabric covered does stop stretching at one point cause you know.... It's fabric...) but I don't normally just tie it, I do the around the finger knot thing .-. I do that twice making sure the knots overlap and it's stays :3 but if it's a cuff I do the three loop thing... But fabric string does have its uses for certain bracelets that I want to be extra sure don't break.

KandiGhostcat
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Aug 8, 2014 8:13 pm

I use elastic cord for big kandi pieces because I've heard those work really well. Other then that I use pipe cleaners to make great kandi singles.

Cassieconstellation
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Jul 22, 2013 7:28 am

Elastic cord from Walmart

electrical
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May 10, 2012 10:56 am

Depends on what I'm making! For big cuffs that can stand on their own: Thin fabric coated elastic For small cuffs that need extra support: StretchRite elastic (found with the sewing notions and elastic, NOT with beads) Peyote things: Simple clear firm plastic thread that I found in my basement I'm probably one of the few people out there that isn't crazy about thread like StretchMagic, but I admit it has its uses. (I'm using it now because it's great for threading through pom-poms for a crazy cuff I'm making, haha!!) In general, it really does depend on what you're making. Thread isn't too expensive, so you do have a lot of leeway to experiment!

googlybear
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May 8, 2012 6:23 pm

Thanks guys!

deadmau5_rawr
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May 8, 2012 2:30 pm

I get my string from JoAnn's because it is close to my house, but I buy Darice Jewelry Designer in the 100yd so i dont have to go every day. This is all personal prefrence (sp?), but I use .5mm strong. There is a difference, it doesnt stretch as much, but it is...well...strong. I think only Darice sells the strong type, but yeaah. It is $20 a roll, but you are getting 100yds.

cupcakeGangstrr
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May 8, 2012 11:30 am

i usually use bead n stretch [elastic string] for my bracelets or small necklaces. aaannd i use fishing line for my peyotes and longer necklaces

What is the best type of string to use for Kandi?

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