Kandi

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I think the most common question I get from people who know I make kandi is how I get the perfect kandi knot. Although I’d love to be able to just use one knot, the reality is there isn’t any one “perfect” kandi knot. It’s all about knowing which knot to use in what situation. Here is a list of some of my favorite kandi knots!

Everyone should know by now how much I LOVE making kandi! Many people find it tedious and time-consuming, but I think of it more as a therapeutic practice. With that love, I have become the person to ask for any kandi questions since I make kandi pretty much every day and because I want to have everyone love making kandi as much as I do, I’ve decided to share some of my tips and tricks!

For the second year in a row Woogie Weekend has left me feeling like it’s a cannot miss festival of SoCal. The DoLab is the curator of good vibes, and let me tell you, they were great at Woogie. The festival was more vibrant and more full than its first year and it’s exciting to see how it has grown. Some highlights of the weekends included this giant slip and slide, the way each stage lit up at night, and the new friends I got to meet. 

Instagram is a powerful social media platform that connects ravers from all over the world through beautifully presented photos. I love going through event hashtags to reconnect with ravers I had met and traded with when I forget to exchange contact information. Sometimes you’re meant to only cross paths with a person once, but sometimes those small interactions blossom into friendship. 

It’s hard to believe that just a week ago I had begun my journey to Las Vegas and immediately began EDC Week with Laidback Luke that same night then the next day at the Above & Beyond pool party with close to no sleep. Although I had the time of my life with a great group of friends, I am also extremely relieved to be back in the Bay Area where I can at least feel the cool breeze on my sun-burnt body. With the post-EDC blues slowly killing each and every one of us slowly there’s nothing like going down memory lane to remind us of the beautiful memories that we all made underneath the electric sky.

Here we are. The end of EDC Las Vegas and the end of this exclusive series of tips for an unforgettable EDC Las Vegas weekend. We all hope you’ve not only enjoyed each article, but have taken these tips to heart and will take them going forward this weekend when you are all finally under the electric sky. Myself, my editors, and Cotton Kandi herself thank you for your time and attention as we conclude this series with the craziness that is leaving the Las Vegas Motor Speedway each night (or morning) and how to best handle and navigate the crowded scene. 

Now the most important edition of our series of tips for guaranteeing a fun-filled and safe EDC Las Vegas weekend. The key word here is SAFE. Fun is always a goal, but the main priority is always safety and everyone’s well-being. An incredible weekend can do a complete 180 if everyone isn’t taking care of themselves and others around them. So, we suggest everyone pay close attention to Part 6 of our 7 part series as we discuss tips on how to best take care of yourself over the stretch of a hot and physically active 3 day stretch.