How To Make Hula Hoops By ex Professional Hoop Maker Any Size Color

[@hoopsmiles]

If you are interested in buying a handmade hoop that I recommend, check out the link in the description of this video.

[@amyschroll]

I've been watching your videos for only about a week and I can't tell you how much I've improved. I've hula hooped before, but never tried anything other than getting it to go around my waist, so this is exciting. I bought a plastic one with led lights about 2 weeks ago. I think I would do better with one like you recommend (pvc/gaffers tape) - do your sales affiliates have ones they can make that will light up? Or do you have recommendations on making one with lights? I'm okay at DIY projects. Kinda. Also, getting your hands into the hoop (well, arms) is such a struggle for me. Its like the hardest thing in the world. But maybe more practice. I'm committing to an hour a day for the next 5 weeks or so!

[@Nyantastic2015]

For those looking for the tubing, it's actually irrigation tubing. Home depot and other stores sell it in rolls of 50 ft or 100 ft (or even more if you're making a lot!)

[@hoopsmiles]

Yes, you're totally correct on that one, I mislabeled the tubing in the video.

[@Nyantastic2015]

@@hoopsmiles there is PEX tubing too, usually on the same aisle as PVC and it's very flexible like the irrigation tubing and just slightly more expensive. I imagine it would work just as well and though the long rolls are usually white it sometimes also comes in blue and red :)

[@allisonh2340]

Thank you! I've been spending the entire video trying to find the right material lol

[@jessicagalyon5840]

So have to buy tubing & the scissors to cut it???

[@imho2278]

Ldpe.

[@DougGrinbergs]

1:18 polypro irrigation tubing size recommendation for beginners: 3/4" 100 PSI 1:52 kids, hands/feet/neck hooping lighter, thinner 1/2" 125 PSI

[@terryfetters4392]

This guy is not using PVC . The first indicator is the color. PVC is white and it does not bend very easily. What he is using is polypropylene. I work in the plumbing department at Home Depot.

[@hoopsmiles]

Thanks for the correction. I didn't know that. Other people in the hoop community have called it PVC before. You're right!

[@Nyantastic2015]

Yes, this is irrigation tubing :)

[@OrganicallyLuxeLife]

THANKS

[@rawveganfruitarian7290]

Shush

[@maindachanyika7424]

Better add your opinion rather than criticise

[@janetleeharrison]

Great tutorial on how to DIY a custom Hula Hoop for yourself or anybody. Whoa, I just noticed that you're at 25K subscribers. Keep going with the hooping videos - even if they are only a couple of minutes long and once a month. It's just nice to see you hooping & that encourages others to keep hooping - especially now that cold weather will be keeping us indoors. Thanks for the video!

[@hoopsmiles]

Hey thanks for the encouragement. I need it. With the weather changing, this is a really fun activity to do indoors.

[@projektleiterin]

I've seen tutorials where people use a piece of cut up tube as a connector. You cut a piece of around 10 cm of tube and then cut it lengthwise. Then you roll the tube lengthwise.

[@joannoliveira7945]

Very thorough and carefully crafted tutorial. My son loves my hoop, but I can’t bear to part with it unless I can find (or create!) its equal. Since he’ll kinda be able to customize it, I’m sure he’ll love one that I make for him. So excited! Thank you so much!

[@hoopsmiles]

Thank you so much! That's awesome that your son is into hooping!

[@kristencarrington9226]

Thank you! Love the step by step tutorial. This was very specific and encouraging. ❤

[@GB0915]

I just made one last night! This was a great video. It cost about the same price for the supplies for multiple hoops than it did for one hoop you can buy online. Thank you for this! Oh, and prayers for continued improvement on your health journey.

[@hoopsmiles]

Awesome! Thank you

[@Melissncammy777]

Hi Hoopsmiles! I would love a tut on some of your more advanced patterns.. I loved both the 4th one in from the left and 4th from the right in your shots😊 by any chance would you be able to show us how to make hoops that can be broken down for traveling and such?

[@hoopsmiles]

Thanks for letting me know. I'll definitely consider it. Travel hoops are definitely nice to have. All the patterns you can do with tapes is insane. Thanks for complimenting my tape patterns

[@OrganicallyLuxeLife]

AWESOME tutorial I can't wait to make one I haven't used one since I was a kid ....fingers crossed as I get my supplies

[@hoopsmiles]

Hey thanks! I hope it works out for you.

[@stephemma]

Hi hoopsmiles, finally I graduated from the cardboard hoop and made two PVC hoops today. I couldn't find couplings that stay inside only the one that are outside that I found and used. I also used 1/2 inch pipe. First hoop i made was 4 yards long while the second one was 3 yards long. And am already loving it. Thanks for tutorial hoopsmiles. Hopefully I'll get better at this 😁

[@hoopsmiles]

Awesome! I'm glad to hear it worked

[@sister-jayy-of-judah2253]

If you are on a budget and only have a saw.. You can use a nail filer or sand paper to get rid of jagged edges.

[@hoopsmiles]

I hadn't thought of the nail filer before. That's a good idea. Yeah, definitely the sand paper is useful.

[@lunagaia8723]

Very informal video!! Thank you sooo much!!💯💖 I tried to find hula hoops and for some reason there weren't alot( even amazon and walmart!) All they had were the exercise hula hoop!! I guess gone were the days of outdoor fun 🤷🏾‍♀️😭 Anyways thank you, this will make my hoop *e x t r a* special! 💖🧡💛💖 P.S. You seem like someone I would grow up watching from a '90s show! 💯

[@carmenascheid144]

Yay, just made my first hula hoop thanks to this video.

[@hoopsmiles]

Wonderful!

[@emilyvillarreal9740]

Great video! Thanks for the details and tips! Would not have thought to check the start of the pipe to avoid the oblong shape.

[@hoopsmiles]

Thanks! Yeah the end of the tube can make for a strange hoop shape if not cut off

[@anabomback837]

Thank you, you are great teaching step by step

[@hoopsmiles]

You are welcome!

[@waltsworldof]

Nice informative video but may I request fixing your parts list please. The major part, the hoop, is Not made from PVC tubing but rather HDPE tubing which is a High Density Polyethylene tubing. It comes it various pressure resistant sizes and diameters. Please do not list tubing diameters as widths. The greater the pressure resistance the thicker the wall thickness hence making it more stiff as the pressure resistance increases. Please note there is a big jump in cost of this HDPE tubing when jumping from 100psi to 160psi but most hoop people do use 160psi. Yes, the larger the hoop the great the diameter of tubing like 3/4". The when applying the coupling there are alternative methods to assist in not deforming the ends from heat. If using a hot air source for heat, place the coupling on hard fire resistant material like concrete, place the tube at the end while pushing down the tube then wave your hot air source back and forth until it slips on. What you are doing in this process is making the HDPE tubing pliable or soft so it will expand over the coupling with ease. If you do not have access to a hot air source, you may dip the tube ends into boiling water and achieve the same hot source to make the ends pliable or soft. If this method is used, you can insert the HDPE tubing ends only as trying to use the same method of using the coupling it might slip and you get a burn! Beware. If you purchase the tubing at Lowes, Home Depot etc.. it is typically sold in 100ft rolls. You can however search the net and purchase by the foot but beware of cost so please shop around. One more hint, when your ends are installed on the coupling and still warm, rotate your hoop on hard surface and reshape your circle on hard ground by rolling it back and forth on edge until nice and round. Thanks for the video!!

[@VKRollins]

Thanks for the suggestions and info. Much appreciated.

[@t10mcg]

I love this tutorial but I LOVE your tshirt even more!! Where's the link for that?!!

[@hoopsmiles]

Hahaha. I have bought a lot of my shirts at rosewholesale.com

[@t10mcg]

@@hoopsmiles sweet!

[@aimeewerrett3551]

Thank you, deffinetly answered my question 😊❤

[@GIRUBIRECORDS]

dipping the tubing in BOILING WATER ALSO WORKS if you don't have a blow dryer/paint dryer ... but not too long or it melts

[@nancyharris8551]

I loved the video. Just started to order a $50.00 hoop... I am a 66 year old women who wants to start hooping just for exercise. I am also a crafter, so I am headed to lowes this week

[@hoopsmiles]

Awesome!

[@Beyondthemindpodcast]

Bless you, this is amazingly clear

[@user-dq2ym1nn9k]

Instead of using a heat gun & sanding, you can just put each end in boiling water for about 30 seconds to soften the plastic.

[@GIRUBIRECORDS]

I got 1' and a few couplers from Home Depot ... $57 roll of 100' > 3 couplers $18.00> designer duck tape $6/roll delivery in a few days > will make a few sell a couple and make back my $ ... lol

[@juliarose5121]

Love this hoop! I was wondering if I can add something inside to make it a weighted hoop? TY! 🤍

[@BlackIsis0406]

Following.

[@craftywolf_5256]

I put water in mine works super well

[@toobossforchuck]

I saw what looked like a homemade hoop in a store today, only I couldn't see any seam where the coupling was! Do you think it's possible they melted the pvc together over the coupling and sanded it down? They might have hidden it with tape, somehow, but I don't think so Btw I love your videos!

[@hoopsmiles]

If the hoop was homemade, then I doubt they melted the piping over the coupling. I feel like that would be way too much unnecessary work for someone just making hoops at home, where some tape could be effective enough to do the job. But who knows. I remember meeting a hoop maker who would use a blowtorch to make hoops. Not really my preference, but it worked for her making hoops.

[@donnacross5998]

Did you now xx

[@HandymanHobo]

Great video. Thank you!

[@oddrey5683]

Thank you Good teacher

[@lavondarivers2044]

Thanks for the lesson

[@Trenell03]

This is great. I'm making it for a workout. What should I do if I want a weighted hoop? Should I add ball weights in the hoop or should i use a heavier pipe? glad I found this page.

[@hoopsmiles]

I would recommend using a higher psi and bigger piping. You can also cut the hoop into 4 sections and add use brass couplings to join each section instead of plastic ones. The metal couplings definitely add weight to the hoop.

[@swirlgirl8778]

I had a friend who made hoops for me but for some reason the spot where she used the coupling it came out flat which made the hoop have a flat section so it wasn’t completely round. Can you tell me please how to avoid that happening?

[@brandynelson4650]

Thank you so much!

[@annettekeighran7443]

Great tips. I am going to try and make some hoops today.

[@hoopsmiles]

Nice. Hopefully they turned out well.

[@rozalynhardy5028]

Is it possible to heat up the ends of the pipe with boiling water? I don't have a heat gun and when I've tried a hair dryer it seemed very inefficient.

[@hoopsmiles]

Yes.

[@vshows101]

great tutorial

[@cryora]

I am doing a project and need to make an arc (partial hoop). How much do these pipes flex and deviate from a perfect sphere, if cut?

[@amandamands108]

Would you happen to know where to buy gaffer tape other than amazon? I'm really struggling to find this tape anywhere but would really love to give it a try (I'm in Canada). Thanks so much for your helpful tutorials! They're great!

[@FknNefFy]

I’ve never made a hoop but in order for the ends to end up in the right spot with the tape I would probably start out by marking my hoop depending on how many colors I’m using like every 3 inches if you want inch whatever and make sure it ends up in the right place and then follow the dots from the spacing

[@hoopsmiles]

What colors would you use?

[@savannahboss1894]

this video has been so helpful. Can I make a hula hoop that is 1/2 inch with 160 psi. would that be to heavy?

[@ladyflyabout]

Thanks for the video. I have an old hoop that sat in the garage for a few years, so now the tape has been nibbled on by some creatures. I want to re-wrap it with new tape, but was wondering if you'd suggest that I take off the old tape first? Or can I just wrap it on top of the old one? Also, if I want to use two alternating colors, would I wrap the entire hoop with one color first, and then wrap it with the second one in the gaps, or what do you suggest? - Thanks ahead!

[@entas7558]

This was such a good explanation, your hoop looks great. I just found your channel and just bought my first hoop but will probably go with this method once I'm ready to size down. Having a tough time finding the right tubing, though. Any suggestions? & Thanks for your vids!

[@hoopsmiles]

I would probably start out with irrigation tubing from the hardware store, 3/4 inch 160 psi or 100 psi is probably your best bet. And thank you so much your kind words!

[@rubyg8389]

Hi, I was wondering how to make a detachable hula hoop? I saw your video with the one over 5 foot and I think that's what I may need but it's a little big to store in my house ^_^ so one that I could break down would be amazing.

[@hoopsmiles]

Perhaps, that might be for another video. Lol! The detachable hoops definitely take more work to make and more supplies, such as a drill for drilling holes in the hoop, a rivet gun and rivets, snap push buttons, and sand paper or a belt sander. I won't go into detail in text here, but I might consider the possibility of making a video about how to do it someday, which may be a longer video than this lengthy tutorial here. I'm trying to remember, but there was a video out there, it might be the Spinterz, that has a good detachable hoop making tutorial.

[@sislertx]

@@hoopsmiles nope.no.tut.on that at.spinsterz

[@sonnybaker8100]

I’ve seen videos where they use 2 connectors. So it’s actually 2 equal sizes of tubing connected with 2 barbs. Then it can be twisted and folded into half the circle size. I’m having trouble finding the right kind of barb connector. My local big box stores mostly carry barbs with a piece that protrudes from the middle. I did finally find one that looked like it would work, but the 3/4” barb fits loosely into the 3/4” irrigation tubing. I didn’t have to heat the ends of the tube to get the barb in. But it’s not tight. The tube slides right off.

[@laxmiparajuli8101]

I tried better results thankyou 😀😀😀😀😊😊😊

[@hoopsmiles]

Awesome!

[@sadewest7217]

Super helpful info

[@hoopsmiles]

Awesome!

[@ilovemydogstodeath]

my hubby is a pack rat, he just walked in with 10feet of 1/2inch hose :D wish me luck lol

[@hulahoopnana8659]

where can I get the coupling? I don't see it online. Thanks Nana

[@emilycarl8272]

Thanks for the video! I made my first hoop- 3/4in, 160 psi but it still feels very light and is really challenging to keep up, though I've had success with other hoops. Are there tricks to help with this as far as the size of the hoops or should I try weighing it down via metal couplings?

[@hoopsmiles]

Did you make the hoop diameter size wide enough? It also depends on how much you are struggling with the hoop. If you spin it and it instantly goes down, then this may not work. But if you spin it and you struggle a little, you could just take 3 small items that add a little extra weight to the hoop and secure them safely with tape equally around the hoop, making an equilateral triangle if you were to draw lines between the items. For the items themselves, you could just find 3 rocks of similar size and weight outside or use some washers, or fishing weights, etc. The whole point of this is to help you be successful with this hoop. Once you are successful, you can remove the weights. This is not meant to be a permanent solution. If you are really struggling with getting it, then you may want to start over and make a new hoop. If you are using 3/4 inch piping 160 psi, more importantly than the weight is having a larger diameter size. A 160 psi 3/4 inch hoop that is taped, about 40 inches in diameter could possibly be around 1.5 pounds, which is already quite a bit of weight. So adding extra weight may not help you too much more, but making a larger hoop can.

[@valentinallorensmatute5297]

Great video!!

[@hoopsmiles]

Thank you!

[@skn5156]

Thank you so much for this video I had some questions... 1. Does the size of my hoop matter? I mean I am 18 and the diametre of my hoop is 55 cm will that work? 2. As time goes by will the pipe change its shape?

[@hoopsmiles]

Yes the size of the hoop does matter. Without seeing you hula hoop, then I can't determine if that size would work for you. Depending on how you store the hoop, the piping could change shape over time. It all depends. Weather could also impact that as well, if you store it outside

[@sunakonakahara222]

My favorite hula hoops are the ones that make noise. What are some of the best things to achieve the best sound? I know sand can do neat sounds.

[@hoopsmiles]

You can try dried beans, like garbanzo beans

[@FknNefFy]

Add lights next how do you do that

[@hoopsmiles]

Now that aspect of hoop making I am unfamiliar with yet if you are referring to how to make an led hoop

[@hollycorsofons1075]

What would u do to add weight ?

[@zoni3gurl641]

I was able to find the 3/4" 160 PSI pipe but not the couplings like you have. Any chance you can say where you purchased yours?

[@hoopsmiles]

If I remember, I believe Lowes sells the brand of couplings I used in this video

[@zoni3gurl641]

@@hoopsmiles thanks. The reason I couldn’t find them is because Lowe’s only sells in packs of 10. Urgh.

[@POTSiePurpleZebra]

@@zoni3gurl641 I just purchased from lowes. I got 1/2 in tubing and the 10 pack of 1/2 in couplings. Idk why the couplings are small 😐 they are too loose to hold the tubing together.

[@ronybenda2958]

Hi... I can't find pvc tubss! Only polietilen. Are those the same?

[@cynthiabohli-nelson1824]

Thank you for this tutorial! :) When I was a kid, I had a hula hoop w/ a bead inside, that made a * shoooop-shooop* sound as it went around. I like the idea of beans for a shaker affect. This will be fun!

[@pomitadie7350]

Wow I didn't know that how all make hula hoop

[@shortbakedvideos7487]

Can you show us how to make a hula hoop with water in it

[@amandacollins111]

How much does it cost to make one hoop? Also if I just want to make one would I be able to just get the amount of piping I want not a whole bunch of it? Do you think it's more worth it to buy from someone else price wise then making your own if you only want one hoop?

[@hoopsmiles]

Unfortunately, I haven't seen too many instances where you can buy the tubing just to make one hoop. Though, even as a beginner hooper, I recommend having different hoops of varying sizes because different hoop sizes have different purposes. If you are looking for just one hoop it would probably be less to buy a hoop. If you are looking to spend the least amount of money, you could also watch my tutorial on how to make a hula hoop out of cardboard, which costs next to nothing.

[@nadinetuchler5046]

Hey, amazing video. How would you make a weighted hoop? I know you slide a slightly smaller pipe into a larger pipe to make it weighted but how would you join those together?

[@hoopsmiles]

You can either add weights or buy metal couplings that are heavier in weight instead of plastic couplings.

[@FifthVoice]

You can put sand inside as well!

[@Beyondthemindpodcast]

Which psi is best for 1/2 inch for learning off body tricks comfortably but also accessible for waist hooping?

[@hoopsmiles]

psi 125 would be my preference, but some people may choose different

[@missdizzymiss]

What are the couplings called? My hoop that was gifted to me broke and I’m trying to make a new one because the coupling is what snapped. Each side is broken evenly on each side of the hoop. I got the tubing and other tools needed. I showed a picture of the coupling from your video but they didn’t have it at my local Home Depot. They said to look online but I can’t find it.

[@shortie4track]

Will this type of take scrape off when hooping with your foot on concrete?

[@hoopsmiles]

If you scrape the hoop up against concrete it can scratch the tape, but I have done so many events on concrete where I teach little kids and the hoops are constantly hitting the concrete. Especially the gaffer tape, it has a really good shelf life, even when hitting concrete, but over time, especially if you throw the hoop into a backspin roll on concrete, it can start to ware the hoop tape down.

[@shortie4track]

hoopsmiles thanks for the reply! I teach elementary pe and i want to make my students a few different sizes to help them be successful when learning to hoop! Would you suggest 1/2 in and 120psi for 9-12 year olds?

[@julyann2010]

I spy a dork. Thanks for sharing!

[@BobettaRossetta]

I just made my first hoops by following this tutorial! They turned out pretty decent. But..I realized they felt lopsided heavy because of the coupling. Is this normal?

[@hoopsmiles]

Typically that's not normal. Did you use a plastic coupling?

[@BobettaRossetta]

@@hoopsmiles yes i did

[@xoxxpeach]

You really geek me out, but I learned a lot. Let the tape flow. Let it flow like the hoop . 😆

[@hoopsmiles]

Hey thanks! I appreciate it! Thanks for watching my videos and leaving wonderful comments

[@sislertx]

Could u make one of those great big ones they use on balloon decoration and.wedding

[@hoopsmiles]

I'm not sure, maybe you could

[@karenkey4681]

What do you do to make it weighted? How do you add the shaker sound?

[@hoopsmiles]

For the shaker sound, though I tend not to make those hoops, but I do remember adding dried beans to a hoop, which seemed to work well. To make the hoop weighted, cut the hoop up into 4 equal pieces. Instead of using plastic coupling inserts to connect the hoop, use 4 brass or metal couplings to connect the hoops. The metal couplings are much heavier in weight and will definitely turn it into a weighted hoop.

[@mahaa_9221]

Where this type of rings we got

[@hoopsmiles]

If you are referring to hoops, they are made from coiled up irrigation tubing you can buy usually at a hardware store

[@KyleenDrake]

Those are not hula hoops. Those are support structures for my Totoro Mascot cosplay! Get it right! :p lol Is that a "Paint Dryer" or a Heat Gun? Looks like a heat gun. I've not herd of a paint dryer before but possible they make those, I don't know.

[@sherahnah]

Can you tell us where you found that coupling?? I can't find it for the life of me at home depot or Lowes!

[@hoopsmiles]

It's usually in the plumbing section. But with shortages they could be out. They also may not carry the brand that I used in the video anymore. If I remember correctly, the brand was Genova, 3/4 inch plastic coupling

[@pfromthed439]

great info. about how long did you heat the ends with the paint dryer?

[@hoopsmiles]

The paint dryer, it depends on how close you have the dryer to the tubing. It could also depend on how hot your paint dryer gets. I don't know how long is necessary in your case. Using a paint dryer since it gets way hotter than a hair dryer, you don't want to do too long or you could melt the piping, making it deformed beyond use. In my opionion, if you are not sure about how long, it's always better to under heat the piping vs over heat it, since you can go back and heat it again. Heating part is really just meant to make it easier to slide the coupling in. Worst case scenario if you under heat it and the coupling gets stuck, you could use a rubber mallet and pound the coupling in to make it fit.

[@pfromthed439]

thank you. i got it down pat. ive made about 20 since i inquired. never knew about the paint dryer option. ive done the boiling water and blow dryer merhods. thanks so much, this was definitely a game changer

[@ur___l0call____vibezz847]

My brother actually throw a hulaloop at the nibours I tried to make one for him hes gonna be so happy

[@hoopsmiles]

Nice! I'm glad you made a hoop for him

[@Faithnhustle]

How/ what kind of do you add weights or beads inside the hoop?

[@hoopsmiles]

If you want to add weights inside the hoop, the best way is to use steel couplings instead of plastic. If you cut the hoop up into 4 equal sections and add the steel couplings, such as 3/4", in some cases it can add over a pound extra to the hoop. You can also use flexible weight strips and tape them to the outside of the hoop as well to add weight. If you do add extra weights, you might want to avoid certain metals for health reasons. For beads, though I don't like how it sounds and feels, I've even added dried garbanzo beans to a hoop before.

[@scottygray5227]

I love holhoq

[@deosingh2379]

Yes my friend I make electric p v c pipe I am fiji know me in Canada my name is Deo Varma Singh

[@hoopsmiles]

👍

[@craftywolf_5256]

I just made mine I put water sorry some weight

[@theresacatonmylap176]

Hi! Is pipe width of 3/4" the inside or outside diameter? Thanks!

[@hoopsmiles]

outside

[@theoracobb6544]

Don't have access to a heat gun... other options? Thanks for the video!

[@theoracobb6544]

Or a hair dryer... haha

[@blazingstriker7445]

You could dip the tips In boiling or hot water for a short amount of time until it softens

[@hoopsmiles]

Follow Blazing Star's advice. Using hot water was the next option I would going to suggest. But if that's not an option, you can pound a coupling into the tubing using a mallet, which is another option.

[@phoenixcircles3401]

what is the best way to prevent the hoop tape from lifting up?

[@hoopsmiles]

Depends on the tape you are using. The metallic fancy tapes just don't have much stickiness to them. I would recommend using gaffer tape to seal in other tapes that come off easy, such as the fancier metallic tapes.

[@kiahorban4778]

How to weight a hoop, like for beginner/practices hoop dancing?

[@hoopsmiles]

How to make a weighted hoop? Is that what you are asking? I have considered making a video on that topic. It's actually not to hard to do

[@mariafranciscareines649]

Hey hoopsmiles! I decided that our family needed hoops so we could get through this pandemic. I bought some blue pex pipe but I can’t find a connector that works. No amount of boiling expanded the pex enough. Now I have 50 ft of pipe and zero hula hoops. HELP!

[@hoopsmiles]

What is the width of the pipe, such as 1/2, 3/4 inch, etc? I recommend buying a plastic coupling insert made to fit PEX pipes, preferably plastic connectors, to fit the size of your piping. If you bought 1/2 inch piping then you would want to buy a 1/2" coupling. PEX piping is pretty common in hardware stores so you might be able to just go to a local hardware store to buy the coupling. Let me know if that was helpful or you need more information.

[@mahaa_9221]

What is the name of your hula hoop rings in which you are doing in video

[@hoopsmiles]

Are you referring to the hoops themselves or something else?

[@leizelynedullantescruz446]

No sounds I don’t hear anything

[@amy32804]

I am going to make about 10 hoops. How much tape should I buy? I'm looking at a package of 5 rolls that are reach 60 feet long. Is that enough?

[@hoopsmiles]

Honestly, I don't know. It also depends on how big you make the hoops too.

[@ronybenda2958]

1 year later...did you have enough tape for 10 hula hoop?

[@timothymoore9543]

My first hoop came out not completely round, it’s a little ovalish. Is this normal or a defect of the part of pvc I used. It was 3/4 inch 125 psi

[@hoopsmiles]

This is a lesson I learned when first making hoops. Whenever you buy a new roll of piping cut off about 1 to 2 feet of the ends or the end pipe that is not curved before you make hoops. If you dont cut off the ends and make your first hoop with the piping as is, you will get an oval shaped hoop. There is nothing wrong with the oval hoop. You'll still be able to use it. To answer your question what you describe is normal if you dont cut off the straight ends of the piping.

[@babifacedcutie09]

hoopsmiles that was so helpful - wish I’d read it about 10 minutes ago lol. Now I know for my next hoop. Thanks!

[@zoni3gurl641]

I guess I bought 3/4 inch pex pipe. Will it work?

[@hoopsmiles]

That could work. You just have to make sure you have the corresponding coupling fitting

[@zoni3gurl641]

@@hoopsmiles yes I found that out.

[@hugetitgirl]

Do you sell your hoops

[@healingwisdom6727]

Someone make the hoops and I'll design them and apply the gaffer tape. Let's do business

[@ashaabuchannan1130]

Let’s go ! Lol

[@coya1on1]

Only if you’re serious lol

[@donnacross5998]

Go to sore. I get them xxxx

[@hoopsmiles]

Not sure if I understand

[@sakshishukla3693]

Can u tell the diameter size in inches plz I wanna make it plz plzz

[@hoopsmiles]

I don't remember the diameter size I'll have to look.

[@sakshishukla3693]

@@hoopsmiles so can u suggest me how to make hoola hoop for losing fat from waist n hips

[@soapyvanshoey3179]

Whats the coupling called

[@hoopsmiles]

3/4 Inch diameter Insert Coupling. Genova is the name of the best coupling brand. Looks like you can buy it at Lowes for $0.37.

[@dbtwithme]

I wished I saw this comment I bought the wrong one and have to wait til tomorrow to finish before I can try it 😔 I'm thankful for the video though, simple step by step! I feel confident it wil turn out well I hope!

[@tinascott2505]

Where do you get gaffers tape? What is the brand?

[@hoopsmiles]

I recommend checking out identi-tape. They pretty much carry any kind of hoop tape you can imagine, including gaffer tape that is high quality. You can buy gaffer tape other places too for probably cheaper. But sometimes these cheap gaffer tapes are not as thick and are see through.

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Swipe HOOP with HUMAN and watch it again ! lol covid made me do shit like this ...I´m not even kidding!

[@hoopsmiles]

lol

[@sislertx]

Lol..inuse.to donthis all the time.as.a.kid...at 80 plus i.cant.do.it anymore....and really didnt want to try...the things u do for great.grandkids.

[@hoopsmiles]

That's great you are sharing with your grand kids

[@donnacross5998]

I don't have them 😭 xxx

[@hoopsmiles]

ok

[@donnacross5998]

I don't have them 😭

[@hoopsmiles]

What don't you have?

[@anothercampervanchannel]

Are you a Gemini?

[@hoopsmiles]

No I'm not

[@anothercampervanchannel]

@@hoopsmiles lol, hmm...🤔

[@Ebenj2]

hoopsmiles def a Pisces

[@GIRUBIRECORDS]

Voila has a v sound at the beginning ... not wallah. ... lol VVVVoila. vvvv not w

[@warmbloodydew]

Thanks a lot!

[@hoopsmiles]

You're welcome!