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Watch this to see a good comparison of plastic-like/rubber string (Bead n Stretch / Stretch Magic) and cloth elastic string: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Heti6wkknhs&t=1m5s She made the same bracelet with each kind of string, and the difference is very clear. If you are careful, don't wear the kandi to raves very often, and your knots are tight your kandi will still last a while. But trust me, over a period of several years, plastic string Kandi doesn't last. It stretches out or snaps. I can't wear any clear string Kandi older than about 3-4 years, and much of it has snapped before then I don't know any hardcore kandi kids (ravers) in California who've been raving for many years that use plastic clear string. I'm sure there are some who do, but all of the ones I've traded with use elastic because it lasts longer. I wasted about a year using Stretch Magic and I really wish someone had warned me sooner. That's why I try to warn people about this. But it's just friendly advice. If people are happy with clear string and it works for them, that's great.

Yeah, it's a trade off because most plastic cord snaps more easily. Personally I would rather see the string and have cuffs that are strong. But if it bothers you that much, try some clear and see how it goes.

with using cloth covered string, there rly is no way to stop it from showing. if you can try tucking in knots and such but it won't do much good. the best way to avoid seeing the string is to use clear elastic cord