First-Timer Making Pokémon Kandi for EDC Las Vegas ‘26
A Redditor preparing for their first Electric Daisy Carnival shared a photo of a homemade pokéball-style kandi ball they plan to hand out on the floor — and asked the community for pointers. The beadwork looks fun and festival-ready but a little loose in places; fellow festival-goers chimed in with practical fixes and etiquette reminders.
What the piece is
The item is a spherical, pokéball-inspired cuff made from red, black and white seed beads. It’s clearly handmade with good attention to color blocking — the main issues called out were uneven tension, a slightly off-center front “button,” and a few gaps where the cord could be tighter.
Quick DIY fixes
- Tighten your tension: run an extra pass of thread through each row to pull beads snug and close gaps.
- Match bead sizes: use the same size seed beads (11/0 is standard) so rows sit evenly.
- Fix the center button: remove the center row and reweave it centered on a clear axis — using a small round spacer bead can help keep symmetry.
- Use a strong, thin thread: nylon or FireLine/NYMO will hold shape without adding bulk.
- Reinforce the seam: add a final pass around the circumference or stitch in a hidden interior reinforcement bead to keep the sphere from flattening.
- Trim and melt knotted ends carefully (if using nylon) or tuck knots into the weave to avoid snagging.
Festival-ready tips
- Make extras: kandi gets traded and lost — having spares saves you from losing momentum.
- Be mindful of size and weight: bulky or heavy pieces are harder to wear all day under lights.
- Keep hygiene in mind: if you’re handing something directly to strangers, consider packaging small pieces in a clean pouch.
- Follow kandi etiquette: trading is the tradition — a simple “PLUR” exchange or handshake keeps the vibe intact.
- Test wearability: strap or loop the piece onto a wrist or lanyard to make sure it sits comfortably while walking and dancing.
The Reddit post is a reminder that some of the best festival touches are homemade. With a couple of structural tweaks and a stash of extras, that pokéball kandi could be a huge hit on the EDC floor — especially on a day when you and your friend are rocking Pokémon costumes. Safe raving and tight beads.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/electricdaisycarnival/comments/1oiqsxr/edclv_26_first_timer/