Upon request: How to make Hula Hoops

(Most of Our hoops tend to take on our obsession with all things "OSU Beavers")

So many people have asked me to post how we made our hula hoops that here ya go. In truth, I learned from my friend Alesha, but I will try my best to describe the process.

First you need supplies: (this is what we used, other websites use a variation of these same basic supplies)

*Poly tubing used for irrigation (found at Home Depot and like stores): 100 psi / 1"-adult hoops and 160 psi/ 3/4"-child hoops

*Ratcheting PVC cutter

*Tubing Insert connectors (1" & 3/4" for the two diff. sizes of tubing)

*Decorative tape (drafting tape or duck tape work great with all the colors/designs available)

*A pot of boiling water

Measurements:

Adult Hoop: About 160" circumference / 36" diameter

Child Hoop: About 105" circumference / 32" diameter

I say "about" because it totally depends on the person and your preference. A general rule is the hoop, when standing, should be at your belly button or a little above. The above measurements work for our kids (5 & 7 yrs) and the adult one works for both Todd & I (I'm about 4-5 inches shorter than Todd).

Process:

After you have cut your tubing and the water is at a rolling boil:

1-hold one end of the tube in the boiling water for about 30 seconds

2-push tubing connector into this end (inserting half of the connector)

3-Hold other end in boiling water for 30 seconds

4-pull tube together and press connector into other end to complete the hoop (this part takes a little muscle power)

5-Decorate to your hearts desire and then hoop away!

Hope this helps you all and that you too enjoy hours of enjoyment & entertainment :)

Here are a few websites if you need more info than I could give:

www.jasonunbound.com/hoops

http://www.gardenjunk.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-to-make-hula-hoop.html