# Flat strings and ribbons are THE BEST. I like **folding** them in weird ways. I like **looping and weaving** them around my fingers in weird patterns. I like **rolling** them up in a tight little reel. There are certain requirements for the best strings and ribbons, though: 1. They must be flat and straight, not round or wavy. I hate Rick Rack, lace, and rope-like strings. 2. They must be relatively smooth to the touch. Ribbons are the best, but a flat drawstring on a pair of pajama pants will also work. 3. They must have a folded/sewn end, not a burnt end. And that's all there is to it.