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luminos hoops (glow stick hoops)

Kristen Scarlet* Teffeteller Apr. 23, 2009
in Glow Hoops > Glow 8 points


Shine with your inner brilliant illumination, even at the darkest of times!

Luminos hoops are powered by glow sticks, providing an alternative way to glow hoop at home, at a party and even festivals. I came about the idea after deciding I did not want to take an LED hoop to Bonnaroo -- theft, damage, sudden storms -- don't want anything to happen to my LED hoop. Even Merlin of PSI Hoops has used glow stick hoops (not mine) and advises on his website that glow stick hoops are a great option.

Each one is handmade by me using one of three psi-ratings of translucent white tubing (105, 123 or 195), a push- button release connector system and decorative gaff and specialty tapes. These are very light and flexible but handle breaks and reversals very well. The 7/8" tubing can hold up to 3 rows of long necklace glow sticks inside of it, making for an extremely bright hoop if all of the sticks are glowing. The more glow sticks in the hoop, the more it weighs but it still stays lightweight! Depending on the longevity of the glow, you could glow hoop for 4, 6, maybe even 8 hours if you have extremely long-lasting sticks. And, with the different ways I can tape it, your hoop can still have brightly colored trails from the glow!

Each hoop can be custom-made or a surprise, which ever you choose. Just specify the diameter (outside edge to outside edge), which white tubing and if you want any specific tape colors. Remember, just like an LED hoop, this will not have a lot of tape on it and will have an inner lining of gaff tape for grippiness.
Each hoop is $30 and shipping will generally be under $10 but will be able to give a specific shipping based on your location and if you want insurance as it will be shipped USPS in bubble wrap and I don't want to overcharge you. Send me a message here; payment is taken via PayPal @ kahoops@gmail.com

**IMPORTANT**
If you will be attending Bonnaroo, let me know and we can arrange a hand-delivery option instead. I'm already organizing at least one hooper meet-up there, so it would be great to meet the shining new owner of a glow stick hoop at Bonnaroo! **For the time being until I can make a super secure (as in, won't open up in the shipping process) and non-expensive way of shipping the hoop *and* glowsticks, I will not be able to send out glowsticks with the hoop as originally thought. However, I do know of several great sources to get glow sticks in 50- and 100-count and sometimes larger orders: Glow R Us and eBay search for 'glowsticks'. I'm so sorry and if this changes I will update the listings!**

Comments about this Item:

Salali commented Apr. 26, 2009 ...
So excited. I can't wait til I get paid!
Cady Clasby commented May. 15, 2009 ...
are you going to have this up for awhile? i won't have enough money for a little while but i really would love one of these hoops and i'm hoping that i can find you, or these glow stick hoops then...
Jessy commented May. 15, 2009 ...
Are you going to be at Summer Camp by any chance, or just B-roo
Kristen Scarlet* Teffeteller commented May. 16, 2009 ...
I will keep this listing up forever if possible :-) I love making hoops so I want everyone who wants one to have a chance to get one at some point, even if it is a little bit from now. Unfortunately, I will not be at Summer Camp this year, just 'Roo. I was going to go to Scamp but then the Roo lineup came out with Nine Inch Nails and I decided to go see Nails instead.
Kristen Scarlet* Teffeteller commented May. 20, 2009 ...
FYI -- I'm having difficulties keeping shipping costs down for everyone when trying to send out a decent amount of glowsticks with the hoop, so for the time being, the listing is just for the hoop. If this changes I will update the listings but I have provided two great sources for glowsticks. I'm so sorry!
Laura "Baila" commented Jun. 10, 2009 ...
Hey! Just wanted to let everybody know that Michaels is selling 15 packs of really decent glow sticks for only a buck. I used them the other night inside of some clear tubing I had laying around and had a total blast, they only lasted about an hour and a half (maybe longer but by then they weren't as clear) but if you can't afford the online stuff or whatever Michaels crafts store would be worth checking out. I think I am actually going to go stock up with like 50 haha
Salali commented Jun. 11, 2009 ...
We are in Love with our Hoops! they are beyond awesome!
lauren | onesweetwhirled commented Jul. 14, 2009 ...
definitely bookmarking this for roo next year!

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