300+ Funny & Kind Rave Kandi Ideas

Kandi refers to the colorful, customized bracelets exchanged at raves and festivals. They represent love, friendship, and positivity, and if you’re struggling to think of what to put on them, we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’re providing the ultimate list of phrases for Kandi bracelets and cuffs. We’ll also explain how to make and trade Kandi so you can meet new people and enhance your rave experience.

Best Kandi Bracelet Phrase Ideas

Classic Phrases: PLUR, Smile, Hippy, Vibing, Carefree, Memories, Adventures, Rave On, I <3 EDM, Find Home, Rave Baby, High on Life, Good Times, Remember Forever
Funny Phrases: Feral, Arson, Plurrfect, Itsa Me, Evil Hag, Shrek Is Life, Rave Rat, Born to Yap, Broke But Here, Loud Noises, I Miss My Cat, Womp Womp, Mom I’m Okay
Kind Phrases: Worthy, Love Wins, Free Hugs, Dream Big, Keep Going, Stay Golden, Never Grow Up, Teach Peace, You Got This, Stay Hydrated, Good Vibes Only

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Classic Phrases

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Use any of these iconic rave phrases to spread good vibes. Whether you’re attending EDC or a smaller local rave, there are tons of phrases you can add to your Kandi to express yourself (and make new friends). Here are some of the best rave-related phrases for inspiration:
- Love
- Bliss
- Unity
- Rave
- Hope
- Smile
- Home
- Lucky
- Hippy
- PLUR
- Peace
- Dance
- Vibing
- Clarity
- Happy
- Dream
- Believe
- Sparkle
- Hydrate
- Melodic
- Butterfly
- Respect
- All Night
- Carefree
- Euphoria
- Rave On
- Lullabies
- I <3 EDM
- First EDC
- Memories
- Adventure
- Rave Dad
- Kandi Kid
- Rave Mom
- Stay Weird
- Party Hard
- Rave Baby
- Find Home
- I <3 Raves
- Baby Raver
- Rave Virgin
- Good Vibes
- High on Life
- Good Times
- Rave Family
- Dreamscape
- R U Feeling It
- Keep Dancing
- My First Kandi
- It Was All a Dream
- Remember Forever
- Eat Sleep Rave Repeat

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Funny Phrases

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Incorporate a silly or random phrase to get the giggles going. If you want to show off your sense of humor, try any of these funny and quirky phrases. A niche pop-culture reference is guaranteed to make your fellow ravers laugh, but you can also stick with a silly noise or slogan.
- Bonk
- Feral
- Bloop
- Freak
- Arson
- Bimbo
- Clown
- Zoinks
- Insane
- Itsa Me
- Bite Me
- Kachow
- Crybaby
- Evil Hag
- Kenergy
- No Boys
- Plurrfect
- Awkward
- Rave Rat
- Antisocial
- Finish Him
- Sorry Mom
- Born to Yap
- Trip Advisor
- Shrek Is Life
- I Give Boops
- Sad But Rad
- Loud Noises
- Do Not Feed
- I Have to Pee
- Mmm Pickles
- Let Him Cook
- Tummy Hurts
- I Love Crying
- Womp Womp
- Ya Like Jazz?
- Quack Quack
- I Miss My Cat
- Hello Demons
- Mom I’m Okay
- Broke But Here
- GF Made Me Go
- We Are Farmers
- Do You Even Lift?
- Beep Boop Music
- Hazard to Society
- My Neck My Back
- All Panic No Disco
- Chai Means Tea Bro
- Side Quest Completed
- Ooooh a Piece of Kandi

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Kind Phrases

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Stick with a kind and compassionate phrase to inspire others. Looking to spread love and positivity at your next rave? Use any of the following phrases to remind everyone that they’re part of a loving, like-minded community of people. It’s a great way to bond with your fellow ravers and make others feel cared for.
- Rare
- King
- Queen
- Worthy
- I <3 You
- Pure Joy
- One Love
- Self Love
- You Rock
- I See You
- Love Wins
- Free Hugs
- Dream Big
- Stay Wavy
- Never Stop
- Be Yourself
- Keep Going
- Stay Golden
- Shine Bright
- Just Breathe
- You Got This
- Teach Peace
- Love Yourself
- No Bad Vibes
- Create Magic
- Extraordinary
- Embrace Joy
- Here For You
- One of a Kind
- Find Your Fire
- Stay Hydrated
- Never Give Up
- Create Change
- Never Grow Up
- Aspire to Inspire
- You Are Enough
- Live Laugh Love
- Seek Discomfort
- Good Vibes Only
- Radiate Positivity
- Radical Optimism
- Choose Happiness
- Friendship Is Magic
- Let Love Guide You
- Live More Worry Less
- The World Needs You
- Don't Worry Be Happy
- Do It For Ur Inner Child
- Good Things Take Time
- Everything Will Be Okay
- The Best Is Yet To Come

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Cute Phrases

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Spread sweetness with these ultra adorable phrases. If you want to make others feel good (or show interest in someone at a rave), make some Kandi bracelets with complimentary phrases. Stick to pastel-colored beads for a kawaii aesthetic, or add charms that have animals, hearts, stars, and smiley faces.
- Slay
- Babe
- Cutie
- Angel
- Twinz
- Bestie
- XOXO
- RAWR
- Baddie
- Fire Fit
- Legend
- Yummy
- Hug Me
- Be Mine
- Babydoll
- Flawless
- Amazing
- Adorable
- Plurmaid
- Ur a Star
- So Fetch
- Goddess
- Lil Raver
- Cutie Pie
- Marry Me
- Girl Gang
- Love Bug
- BBY GRL
- Gorgeous
- Best Bros
- Girl Power
- Festi Besti
- Soul Sister
- Rave Fairy
- Magical AF
- Ride or Die
- Sweetheart
- Shuffle Star
- Kandi Crush
- Rave Barbie
- Neon Dream
- Flower Child
- Swole Goals
- PLUR Prince
- Heartbreaker
- Scene Dream
- Rainbow Glow
- Smooth Moves
- PLUR Princess
- Dancing Queen
- Pretty Rave Girl

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Music-Related Phrases

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Express your love for beats and bass with a music-related phrase. Whether you’re into house, techno, or trap, these music-inspired ideas are perfect for any rave or festival. Get creative by adding music note charms to your bracelet, alternating black and white beads to mimic piano keys, or creating a wave-like pattern to look like sound waves.
- Jam
- Trap
- Turnt
- Rage
- Disco
- Wubz
- Crunk
- Funky
- Womp
- Gnarly
- Trance
- Electro
- Boogie
- Drop It
- Turn Up
- Dubstep
- Riff Rider
- BPM Bliss
- LoFi Love
- Nightcore
- Hardstyle
- Bassdrop
- Basshead
- Chill Beats
- Base Babe
- Beat Freak
- Sonic Boom
- Tune Squad
- Synth Wave
- House Kitty
- Guitar Hero
- Beat Junkie
- Headbanga
- Downtempo
- Heavy Bass
- Techno Soul
- House Head
- Trance Baby
- Party Anthem
- Feel the Beat
- Dubstep Diva
- Trust the Beat
- Riddim Roach
- Drop the Bass
- Techno Queen
- Spin the Decks
- Bass in My Soul
- Rave to the Grave
- Dancefloor Dreams
- Rave to the Rhythm

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Space-Related Phrases

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String a space-related phrase to show your interest in other galaxies. For an out-of-this-world Kandi bracelet, use phrases, colors, and designs inspired by the cosmos. You could weave in glow-in-the-dark beads for a starry effect, for example, or create a gradient with blue, purple, black, and silver beads to look like a nebula.
- Leo
- Mars
- Luna
- Pluto
- Alien
- Nova
- Orion
- Solar
- Venus
- Infinity
- Nebula
- Stargirl
- Area 51
- Cosmic
- Far Out
- Starboy
- Mercury
- Starship
- Cosmos
- Stardust
- I Believe
- Blast Off
- Starshine
- Greetings
- Moonchild
- Milky Way
- Star Gazer
- They Exist
- Abduct Me
- Black Hole
- Supernova
- Galaxy Gal
- Lunar Love
- Andromeda
- Spaced Out
- Test Subject
- Space Babe
- Space Buds
- Beam Me Up
- Cosmic Love
- Space Cadet
- Hello Human
- Occupy Earth
- Planet Hopper
- Over the Moon
- Give Me Space
- Going On a Trip
- You Be N-A-S-A
- Outta This World
- I Come in Peace

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How to Make Kandi Bracelets & Cuffs

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Plan your design, then string beads on a thread to make your Kandi. Wrap an elastic plastic string around your wrist and add an extra 2 inches. Decide on a pattern or phrase for your bracelet, then fold the string in half so the beads don’t slip off as you're stringing them. String beads on the elastic so it’s completely full, and tie off the end of your Kandi bracelet with a knot.
- To tie a knot, cross one end of the bracelet's string over the other, then pull it behind the first end of the string, sort of like how you would begin tying your shoes. Pull both ends of the string until the bracelet is taut. Repeat this step two more times for a secure triple knot, then use scissors to cut off any excess string.
- If you want to make a Kandi cuff, follow the steps above to make the base ring, then take another piece of string and pass it through every other bead in the base ring, adding a spacer bead between each. Continue until you’ve completed the whole circle, and thread back through the first spacer bead. Follow this process of making new rows until you like the thicknesses of the cuff.

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How to Trade Kandi at a Rave

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Perform the PLUR handshake to trade Kandi. Approach someone respectfully and ask them if they’d be open to trading. If they agree, make a peace sign with your index and middle fingers, and touch the pads of your fingers with the other person. Make a half heart by joining your middle, index, ring, and pinkie fingers together, then curl your thumb underneath and touch it to the other person's thumb to form the bottom of the heart. Lock your fingers with the other person and then trade Kandi with your fingers interlocked.
- Pound fists, hug, and/or introduce yourself to finish the trade!
- The PLUR handshake also goes by the PLUR kiss, the Kandi kiss, the raver’s kiss, and the raver’s shake.
- Kandi bracelets are exchanged as symbols of friendship at raves. They’re a great way to remember someone you met and keep them with you at all times.

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What is “PLUR”?

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These four core values form the backbone of rave culture, guiding how ravers should act when they’re dancing and socializing. PLUR brings everyone together and promotes a sense of harmony, positivity, and inclusivity, which is what makes going to an EDM festival such a powerful and moving experience.^{[1]
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How do I make a kandi star? I couldn't find instructions on wikiHow.

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To make a kandi star, start with 45 beads. Tie 10 beads into a pentagon, add three beads, then thread the string through every second bead. Repeat this process until you return to the beginning, then tie it off. If you need more detailed instructions, there are many tutorials available online.

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Does "Kandi" mean something specific, or is it just a whimsical name?

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It's called "Kandi" because it can resemble actual candy. It refers to bracelets and accessories made from pony beads.

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