So, a few weeks ago I posted a few videos of hoop dancing. I have taken an interest in this dance style for a while now so it was time to buy an adult hula hoop. Are you kidding me? Why buy one when I can make one? So here it is.
Things You Will Need:
Duct tape and/or electrical tape (colorful duct tape can be found at 5 Below or online and you can get electrical tape at Lowe’s)
PVC Cutters (Lowe’s)
Connectors (plastic, at Lowe’s)
PVC Piping (160 psi, 3/4″) You can use a lower psi if you don’t plan on putting anything in the tubing for extra weight. (Lowe’s
Step 1:
Using the PVC cutters, make a cut so that the length of the tubing (in hoop shape) comes from the ground to a bit above your belly button.
Step 2:
Use a hair dryer to heat the ends of the tubing. It needs to expand slightly so that the connector will fit inside. If you don’t have a hair dryer, this can be performed with boiling water. BUT don’t leave the tubing in the water too long. You don’t want it to melt.
Step 3:
Put the connector between the two ends of tubing and push them together. Do this quickly because the expansion won’t last long.
Step 4:
Now you can decorate! This is the best part! I chose colored duct tape and electrical tape.
Warning: Duct tape does not lay as smoothly as electrical tape because of the threading.
YAY! A homemade hula hoop.
Happy hooping!
