So you want to make your own hoops?
Here's everything you need to know about the different types of hoops and the tools & materials.
Here's everything you need to know about the different types of hoops and the tools & materials.
So you want to buy a hoop?
Of course you do! But what kind? What tubing? What size? There are lots of different hoops and they are all perfect in their own way. Warning, they're addictive and you're always going to "need" at least one more.
PE tubing hoops: These are the large black hoops you've probably seen. They are heavier and larger than what you find in toy stores or dollar stores. These hoops are great for learning "on body" tricks. I make these myself and have them for sale at Magic Box Toys.
Poly Pro hoops: These are the thinner, lighter hoops that come in an infinite amount of colors. These hoops work best for hand tricks, like isolations and breaks and paddles. These are not as great for body hooping, as they're so light.
HDPE hoops: These hoops look nearly identical to poly pro hoops, but they do have a few differences. Poly pro tubing is more likely to crack in extreme cold, where as HDPE is more likely to kink. Neither of these are really an issue here in Houston lol. HDPE also "absorbs" a movement where as a polypro is more stiff. HDPE and poly pro are virtually the same weight.
LED hoops: These are the amazing light up hoops you'll see often at night at music festivals. These are often a bit heavier than regular hoops, because of the lights inside. These hoops are available in an array of tubing types.
Mini hoops: smaller than regular hoops, these are used in pairs for tricks like the iso flower and thread the needle.
Of course you do! But what kind? What tubing? What size? There are lots of different hoops and they are all perfect in their own way. Warning, they're addictive and you're always going to "need" at least one more.
PE tubing hoops: These are the large black hoops you've probably seen. They are heavier and larger than what you find in toy stores or dollar stores. These hoops are great for learning "on body" tricks. I make these myself and have them for sale at Magic Box Toys.
Poly Pro hoops: These are the thinner, lighter hoops that come in an infinite amount of colors. These hoops work best for hand tricks, like isolations and breaks and paddles. These are not as great for body hooping, as they're so light.
HDPE hoops: These hoops look nearly identical to poly pro hoops, but they do have a few differences. Poly pro tubing is more likely to crack in extreme cold, where as HDPE is more likely to kink. Neither of these are really an issue here in Houston lol. HDPE also "absorbs" a movement where as a polypro is more stiff. HDPE and poly pro are virtually the same weight.
LED hoops: These are the amazing light up hoops you'll see often at night at music festivals. These are often a bit heavier than regular hoops, because of the lights inside. These hoops are available in an array of tubing types.
Mini hoops: smaller than regular hoops, these are used in pairs for tricks like the iso flower and thread the needle.
Thank you to my friend Heather, at HoopCubed in Houston.
I used her words & images in describing the hoop options, sizes, and online resources.
Heather teaches HoopDance, HoopYogini™, and Burlesque in the Houston area and she's got a fun YouTube channel, accessable worldwide.
I used her words & images in describing the hoop options, sizes, and online resources.
Heather teaches HoopDance, HoopYogini™, and Burlesque in the Houston area and she's got a fun YouTube channel, accessable worldwide.
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Design and make your very own custom-size, custom-color hoop!
Make Your Own Hoop Workshop is great at maker faire events, professional trainings, libraries, kids' parties & bridal parties.
From start to finish, you'll construct and decorate your own hoop (adult or child size). I'll provide all the tools, materials, and decorative tapes. And, I'll share my trade secrets on how to make the prettiest, sparkliest, sturdiest hoops.
Make Your Own Hoop Workshop is great at maker faire events, professional trainings, libraries, kids' parties & bridal parties.
From start to finish, you'll construct and decorate your own hoop (adult or child size). I'll provide all the tools, materials, and decorative tapes. And, I'll share my trade secrets on how to make the prettiest, sparkliest, sturdiest hoops.