Making Hoops (652)

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Polypro vs. HDPE - Under the microscope.

Let me start with a couple off-topic comments. 1) I've been making hoops, mostly fire hoops, for more than 10 years.  I started with irriga…

Started by Bearclaw Manufacturing - TedwardLatest Reply


Student

How to Make a Hoop FAQs

How to Make a Basic Hoop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1jXb6SC_4w How to Make a 3 Sectioned Collapsible Hoop http://www.youtube.co

Started by Hoop City*Latest Reply

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Hoop Making Question...

When you measure your tubing to make a hoop, do you measure from the inside or outside of the coil?  Also, when your hoop is finished, whe…

Started by jess boyangiu

0 1 minute ago

Broken Poly Pro hoop - Help fixing

Hi! I've had this Poly Pro hoop for some time that I bought from a friend. Not to long ago it broke, it came off at the connection point. I…

Started by Ocelot Ellise

6 on Wednesday
Reply by Ocelot Ellise

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Making a fire hoop

I'm in a bit of a money crunch but i'm determined to have a fire hoop. I was wondering if anyone  could give me some tips or a reliable web…

Started by Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign

11 on Wednesday
Reply by Andrea Shplee

I bought a cheap hoop, or did I?

So I was at Nobbies buying stuff for my Graduation party, and I saw hula hoops, so of course I had to check them out. The ones I looked at…

Started by Becca

7 on Tuesday
Reply by Dave McKenzie

Any hoopers in Maryland looking for supplies?

I have hoop supplies that I no longer need. And I am trying to simplify my space... so I'm willing to part with my tubing coil, fabrics, du…

Started by Dominique Alexandra

10 May 12
Reply by Dominique Alexandra

Bamboo Hula hoop

HEY! I was wondering if anyone knows how to make a bamboo hula hoop? I have tried by breaking out the nodes and filling the bamboo pole wit…

Started by Abigail Baumoel

8 May 7
Reply by Niky

I'm on a mission and I need your help/advice/wisdom !

Guys, I need help! I have been given a bridesmaid task for a wedding in June, my mission, hoop making! Cool right? Pretty much, except I'm…

Started by Wiminz

7 May 1
Reply by Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign

Places to get tape?

Good, cheapish tape for hoops?

Started by Er0n Baker

1 Apr 30
Reply by Kailey M

Aluminum Hoop Conectors

I have never used Aluminum hoop connectors before. Any opinions on using those vs the plastic connectors? And where is the best to but they…

Started by Casey Jones

2 Apr 29
Reply by Casey Jones

Polycarbonate Tubing?

Hoopsupplies just started offering this stuff. I've never seen it nor do I know what's special about it or why it's so pricey! So someone…

Started by Allyssa

10 Apr 29
Reply by MeowAllieCat

Help, please! Tape wrinkles in collapsible hoops?

Hi everybody, I am very excited to have just made my first infinity-style collapsible hoop, but after I taped the hoop with metallic deco t…

Started by Rachael Spinsidious* Tamar

8 Apr 28
Reply by Rachael Spinsidious* Tamar

Hoop Materials in Vancouver, Canada + Area.

SO I've been searching for about 2 weeks now for the proper tubing for making my own hoops. The only problem is....stores only seem to carr…

Started by Courtney Carvell

15 Apr 28
Reply by Britt Arsenist

What is the actual weight of a 40" 100 PSI hoop made from 1" tubing?

I just bought the Matrix hoop from Hoopnotica, they do not specify about PSI but it does tell me that it weighs 1.5 lbs and it is 40" diame…

Started by Silver

10 Apr 28
Reply by Silver

how do you protect your hoops when traveling/selling??

Hi everyone! I have been selling at festivals and ran into the problem of damaged/dirty hoops due to traveling. I usually use large hoop co…

Started by Kailey M

4 Apr 28
Reply by Kailey M

Metal hoops??

I've been seeing other hoopers using hoops that appear to be gold or silver. I think they look very simple and elegant, I just wasn't sure…

Started by Feelin' Groovy

17 Apr 27
Reply by Renee Mak

How do you box/ ship your hoops?

I've been making hoops for a while, but all have been delivered locally so far... now, I'm about to ship my first hoops that I've made to f…

Started by marybeee

17 Apr 17
Reply by MaisieHoops of *HulaHoopers.ca*

Glitter is a girls best friend

Hello lovelies! I would really love to add some sparkles/glitter to my polypros. I think they would just look so pretty in the sun! I also…

Started by Wiminz

9 Apr 12
Reply by Moonshadow

Building a Dreamweaver Hoop?

I'm looking to build a Dreamweaver Hoop like the one Luna Breeze had made. I need it for a performance coming up and I need instructions …

Started by Rainbow Wolf

1 Apr 11
Reply by Heather Rainwhisker

Downsizing, math check!

So I found a chart in the forums somewhere somehow some time ago, and I can’t find it again! It was super handy and laid out all the measur…

Started by Wiminz

9 Apr 11
Reply by MichelleCV

5/8 Mini Hoops

Trying to make minis with some 5/8 polypro and cant figure out what I'm doing wrong. No matter how long/short my connector tubing..its stil…

Started by Allyssa

6 Apr 11
Reply by Allyssa

GLOW and/or COLORED POLYPRO BULK

I'm going to be ordering a lot of polypro soon to make hoops for myself and friends. I only have used hoopsupplies.com I'm looking for glow…

Started by Jessica Flowers

7 Apr 7
Reply by Colorado Hula Hoops

help with taping hoop!?!

ok so what is the best way to FINISH OFF yout taping. like once you've come back around to where you started taping. im making a BUNCH of h…

Started by Rebecca Johnson

7 Apr 6
Reply by Rebecca Johnson

Hiding the connections?

So I use vinyl to tape most of my hoops but I hate I can still find the connection as you can see it threw the tape. Any tips?

Started by Kayla Smith

3 Apr 5
Reply by Tink in Tokyo

Poly tubing VS Pex tubing

I'm wanting to start making my own hoops so I went to my local home depot to get some 1" 100 psi poly tubing. I was told that they no longe…

Started by Danielle Nitrous Star* Fenske

14 Apr 4
Reply by Jessie Fech

Protecting your hoop

I had this crazy idea just now. I just made some mini with shiny gold tape and black grip tape and wanna use em but am so scared to scrape…

Started by Kayla Smith

9 Apr 4
Reply by Jessica

Re-tapeing ?!

what is the best way to take duct tape off a hoop to re-tape it?? my practice hoop i made a while back is beat up and could use some TLC. t…

Started by Rebecca Johnson

7 Apr 1
Reply by Rebecca Johnson

My 1/2 inch polypro insert won't fit into my 5/8 tubing! HALP

I bought a roll of 5/8 polypro tubing from discount hoop supply and some 1/2 tubing for the inserts.  I cut the 1/2 inch tubing into about…

Started by Katie

1 Mar 22
Reply by Wiminz

I bent my hoop!

So I recently became interested in learning some basic wedgie tricks. The video I watched warned me that it would seem like I was going to…

Started by Wiminz

5 Mar 18
Reply by Wiminz

Sealing water hoops

hello c:  uhm well i've been trying to make a water hoop and i just can't make the water stay in.. it works fine for a couple of minutes an…

Started by Fera Crayonz

4 Mar 15
Reply by Moonshadow

PIZZA HULA HOOP! Help me!

Okay so I work as a Little Caesars' sign shaker. This summer Id rather not wear my stupid pizza guitar lol.  Im thinking of ways I could us…

Started by Kayla Smith

6 Mar 14
Reply by Emma Vauxdevil

The Basket Weave

Hello! I am about to pull my hair out trying to figure out how to tape a hoop in the basket weave style. I have destroyed a fair amount of…

Started by Mali Simanowitz

12 Mar 11
Reply by Alicia Haha

Hoop making supplies help!

hi c: Well, i've been thinking about selling hula hoops and i've found pretty much everything i need. I've learned about different kinds of…

Started by Fera Crayonz

1 Mar 1
Reply by Tink in Tokyo

Polypro - Rivets vs friction connection

I was just wondering peoples personal preferences on rivets vs friction connection. I've never used rivets nor do I have a rivet gun and i'…

Started by Monica Underwood

10 Feb 28
Reply by Cheyenne

Anyone ever use tape brothers?

So, Ive been searching for different colors of 1/4" spike tape, and I stumbled on this tape website called "Tape Brothers." Some of their s…

Started by Peace Love & Hoopyness (Kylie)

6 Feb 28
Reply by Fera Crayonz

Synth Hoop Tape?

I want some more of the tape that came with my synth.  I've heard that Psi hoops uses the same tape to connect their hoops too.  It's basic…

Started by Moonshadow

4 Feb 27
Reply by David F. Daigle

Student

1" metallic hoop tape help

I am attempting to tape my first hoops and struggling! I bought 1" metallic tape and I can't get a simple spiral without bubbles and wrinkl…

Started by Brianna

16 Feb 26
Reply by Tracy Phua

Teacher

Looking for a UK hooper who is willing to ship an order from Fancy Tapes to US

I am in love with the sunset and sunrise hoop tape from Fancy Tapes but live in the U.S. is there a fellow hooper out there who would be wi…

Started by saray

9 Feb 26
Reply by saray

Polypro vs. HDPE Experts?

I know there's several very informative pages explaining the differences between polypro and HDPE tubing, but they mostly cover differences…

Started by Jenna Davis

12 Feb 22
Reply by Jenna Davis

Student

Getting the tubing to form a perfect circle...?

I've made about 10 hoops so far using 3/4 inch 160 psi tubing and they've turned out pretty good but I've noticed most of them are not perf…

Started by Tara

10 Feb 19
Reply by Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward

PEX and collapsible hoops. HELP!

Ok, so I bought a big roll of 3/4″ pex tubing with the intention of making a figure8 style collapsible hoop. I am having a few issues. 1. T…

Started by Erin Samuelsen

6 Feb 19
Reply by tia

Student

For those of you making your own LED HOOPS, I've just discovered something really cool!

do you love to build your own LED hoops? are you frustrated by the limited variety of solid color LEDs that are available? & does it ma…

Started by beth piver

2 Feb 10
Reply by Heather Rainwhisker

Help me start my hoop store on Etsy!

This just went live! I would really appreciate if you guys could donate or even just spread the word. http://www.gofundme.com/21bksg Than…

Started by Jeni Parreno

0 Feb 9

Student

LED Settings

I'm ready to make my second LED hoop and I was wondering if anyone has tried to make one with multiple settings or if anyone knew where I c…

Started by Cheez Hoops

2 Feb 8
Reply by beth piver

Student

I made my first hoop today

I am excited! I messed up a lot but I don't care :-D I really enjoyed the process. I can't wait to make more and learn more!

Started by tiffy021905

13 Feb 8
Reply by Brittany A

Student

Shipping Hoops

I was considering starting to sell th ehoops I make online,; however, I am not sure how to ship them if they are not collapsible. To those…

Started by Mrs. Skittles of Sparkle & Burn*

13 Feb 6
Reply by Tina Circular Artistry* Pringels

Friction connection or rivets?

I have only ever used poly pro hoops with rivets and am making a bunch of Poly pro hoops in the next week or so. My question is if the fric…

Started by EnthusiAdam

32 Feb 5
Reply by Susan

Collapsible hoop: Figure 8 VS snap together

Hey Everyone! I'm looking into making my own hoops to play with, as myself and my boyfriend have quite a lot of the equipment already (we a…

Started by Runemist34

7 Jan 26
Reply by Sarah Maccarelli Jordan

polyethylene spring push buttons

I have a lot of left over tubing and i want to make them into hoops for myself.  I want to make them push button collapsible - at this link…

Started by Shasta Lee

8 Jan 25
Reply by Shasta Lee

HeLp!! Gaffer tape leaving marks!

Hey Hoopers! I am a hoop teacher, and I make my own hoops. A few of my new ones are made with gaffer tape, which is causing a major problem…

Started by Meagan Wigemyr

3 Jan 24
Reply by Jeni Parreno

Finally got my business up and running!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hoopa-Freaks-Spin-Shop/519218718108922  is the link for my new business! Hoopa Freak's Spin Shop. I make hoop…

Started by Lauren Bowman

0 Jan 16

1/2 inch Collapsible Hoops

Hey hoop makers! I'm having an issue. I just started riveting and using push buttons for closure on my hoops. I first did it with my 5/8 p…

Started by Allyssa

3 Jan 16
Reply by Allyssa

To sand or not to sand... hoop maker help

Do you think it matters if there is a small gap where your tubing connects?  I always tape over the joints before decorating and you can't…

Started by Alicia Haha

2 Jan 15
Reply by Rika

DIY Polypro Decorating

What are some ways I can spruce up my clear 5/8 polypro that doesn't involve taping it? I've thought about putting colored/glow paint insid…

Started by Stephanie A Tostowaryk

6 Jan 8
Reply by Alena

My hoops aren't round!

I can't seem to figure out how to make it so the hoop isn't flat and out of shape around where the connector is. I let my tubing expand for…

Started by Harlow [Hulacination Hoops]

40 Dec 26, 2012
Reply by Louisa Hula*

advice for hoop-making material: HDPE or PolyPro?

Hello! I am getting ready to make a new batch of hoops that I sell locally (not online yet).  The hoops that I have are all decorated blac…

Started by LiviJoyHoops

3 Dec 24, 2012
Reply by Kim Cuppett

Student

How to Make a Hoop FAQs

How to Make a Basic Hoop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1jXb6SC_4w How to Make a 3 Sectioned Collapsible Hoop http://www.youtube.co

Started by Hoop City*

41 Dec 3, 2012
Reply by Dave McKenzie

Making detachable wicks (quick wicks)

I am working on making detachable wicks (quick wicks).   Anyone know of any resources for this? I am looking for stiff aircraft cable, thin…

Started by forest bone

27 Dec 2, 2012
Reply by Jeni Parreno

Polypro vs. HDPE - Under the microscope.

Let me start with a couple off-topic comments. 1) I've been making hoops, mostly fire hoops, for more than 10 years.  I started with irriga…

Started by Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward

80 Nov 30, 2012
Reply by Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward

Cyber Monday SALE Hoop Tape

Hi hoopers! I am in the process of making few hoops, and I need to buy tape. Does anybody know if any websites that sale hoop tape will be…

Started by Naima E

0 Nov 24, 2012

How do you take apart a hoop?

I tried making a collapsible figure 8 hoop last night and everything was fine until I tried to collapse it and it got a bunch of kinks so I…

Started by Zoe Thundu

2 Nov 23, 2012
Reply by MaisieHoops of *HulaHoopers.ca*

What's the secret to find inexpensive hoop tape?

I love one site that supplies hoopers, but the shipping is almost $10 for each item! I wanted to buy one roll of gaffer tape for under $5 a…

Started by Micaela

13 Nov 20, 2012
Reply by Taylien

Student

How to Build a Fire Hoop

I have been interested in starting to build my own fire hoops and have been looking online for awhile for help. All of the links and tutori…

Started by Jenna

4 Nov 17, 2012
Reply by Jenna

How to take apart a hoop connected with "barbed" insert

Hi everyone, Sadly, my Astral Hoops hoop is kinked to the point it's no longer usable. I want to take the LEDs out to use for another proje…

Started by Darcy Vasudev

5 Nov 16, 2012
Reply by Susan

Hoop not a circle?

I made my own hoop and it's a tad bit misshapen. I wanted to know if there was a way to make it more circular and rounded. Right now I'm tr…

Started by Kira Darc

6 Nov 14, 2012
Reply by Moondancer

Student

How to make your own high fashion hoop cage skirt

Aloha hoopers. Hoopy Friday!This post will show you how you can make your very own hoop-based cage skirt fashion accessory or photo shoot p…

Started by Sarah Maccarelli Jordan

0 Nov 9, 2012

Push button: Bent leg vs straight leg?

My friend and I want to start making/selling hoops. We want to make push button HDPE hoops. However, when shopping for supplies the size pu…

Started by Stephanie A Tostowaryk

2 Nov 3, 2012
Reply by Missina Lee

For those who use silverline/buy tubing from Lowes....

It appears they are switching manufacturers, silverline, at least at my Lowes, is no longer going to be sold....and this new brand SUCKS.  …

Started by Kimberly Marie of Spinity Hoops

8 Oct 17, 2012
Reply by Dave McKenzie

Where to find poly pro and HDPE hoola hoop tubing in Canada.. West coast specifically?

Hi everyone  :)  i was wondering if anyone here knows where i can find poly pro and HDPE hoola hoop tubing here in Canada?  on the West Coa…

Started by Shyroon

5 Oct 7, 2012
Reply by SaFire*

POLY PRO FIRE HOOP MAKING ADVICE?

I am about to cave and order more fire hoops! I just want to make my own poly pro fire hoops but no one wants to give up the directions on…

Started by JazzyHoopz

7 Sep 24, 2012
Reply by Ash Ley

Hoop Prices

How do hoop vendors decide how to price their hoops, I know cost of materials. But what else do you charge for? Time? If so, how? How do yo…

Started by Dominique A

3 Sep 23, 2012
Reply by Tink in Tokyo

Finding inexpensive tape?

Hey Hoop Family! So I've been creating my own hoops, but I have comes across that Gaffers/Spike Tape is pretty expensive! And it's really d…

Started by Tarra Holmes

6 Sep 9, 2012
Reply by Tarra Holmes

Fabric Scraps

I've finally come to the end of a few of my fabrics...I'm down to strips and scraps of fabrics...what do I do with them? Do I just stick th…

Started by Dominique A

2 Sep 8, 2012
Reply by Rhonda J.

Student

Snap Connector for Poly Pro

I have used pop rivets on a poly pro in the past with good success.  Now, I'm wondering what your experience has been using a snap connecto…

Started by MaisieHoops of *HulaHoopers.ca*

7 Sep 7, 2012
Reply by MaisieHoops of *HulaHoopers.ca*

Student

Hoop making supplies

I wrote out a list of supplies along with the manufacturers' part numbers (for the USA, sorry Canada.) Hopefully it will help new hoop make…

Started by The CircularPhile

13 Sep 6, 2012
Reply by Sarah Peake

looking for cheap shipping on hoop tape.

Hi everyone.  I am just getting started in hoop building, but I live in a small town with no craft stores so I have no choice but to buy my…

Started by Nicki Roy

3 Aug 31, 2012
Reply by Jessabell Darlin

making "squoops"? (square hoops)

I've searched the forum a little bit and couldn't find any info on making squoops... Sooo... Anyone out there have any tips? I've read from…

Started by copesetic chinacat ;)

6 Aug 24, 2012
Reply by Kassi Hartman

Student

Taping hoops, fancy tape peels up. Help please!!!

My friend and I just got into making polypro hoops. We got a bunch of paper backed tapes and we've been having problems with the tape peeli…

Started by Jules*

2 Aug 23, 2012
Reply by billie bo jangles

Scuffing tape - Making hoops HELP!

I was wondering if there is a transperant over tape that you can use to protect the tape when making hoops. where does everyone buy their t…

Started by Shasta Lee

2 Aug 22, 2012
Reply by Amanda Nimmer

Are my minis too "mini"??

So I made a pair of mini hoops last night but I'm afraid they're too small! They're made of 125 psi 1/2 inch PE, and about 19 inches in dia…

Started by Laura

4 Aug 11, 2012
Reply by Halo

Online Purchasing of HOOP TUBING

Hey hoopers! Alie Here. SO GET THIS LOAD OF POOPOO. I have been searching high and low or Hoop tubing in the Spring Texas area, would you b…

Started by Alison Pinciaro

38 Aug 10, 2012
Reply by spiralroot

Student

Polypro LED isn't Round... Any suggestions?

Sent my polypro LED out for repair and got it back today.  The old polypro was replaced with new polypro and now my hoop is noticeably miss…

Started by Halo

4 Aug 6, 2012
Reply by Missina Lee

Student

NEED A QUICK ANSWER!!!!

So, I have a bunch of polypro tubing that I keep to make myself hoops, and I want to cut my friend one!!  She wanted a 39"...the biggest I…

Started by Niky

1 Jul 31, 2012
Reply by Jessi

Polypro sizing

I wanna order a polypro hoop. I understand the OD but I Don't understand the ID , if im ordering 58" OD what would be the best ID Size for…

Started by Gabby Olson

7 Jul 31, 2012
Reply by Emily V

Making a Dream Catcher Hoop?

Hey I've been trying to figure out how to make a dream catcher hoop does anyone have any idea where to start and what kind of materials I w…

Started by Pixxy Haze

5 Jul 27, 2012
Reply by misty moon

Designing your own hoop tape

Hey hoopers! Anyone out there know where I can go to add my own graphics to vinyl tapes? I know some company's like Sacred Flame design the…

Started by Ashley Nicole

6 Jul 27, 2012
Reply by misty moon

can i turn a 38" beginner hoop into minis?

or would they be too small? if i can, how would i go about doing it?

Started by spiralroot

4 Jul 27, 2012
Reply by spiralroot

gyro hoops or gyro doops

Hi all, I have been trying to make a gyro hoop after watching "Bag's" U-tube video.  My problem seems to be the quality of fishing swivels…

Started by Kat "Miss Kitty" McNamara

5 Jul 16, 2012
Reply by Tink in Tokyo

???Wooden or Bamboo Hoops anyone???

Hello! Sparked by a comment left by Steve Bags in another thread, I am posting a topic here about where to find wooden/bamboo hoops or mate…

Started by Salardora Pantz

5 Jul 16, 2012
Reply by Katie Emmitt

Just started selling hoops!

I just started selling hoops and need help getting started. If anyone has any ideas to help me get business, I would greatly appreciate it.…

Started by Casey Long

0 Jul 13, 2012

Looking for polypro tubing!

Hey hoopers! I'm ready to upgrade and get my hoop on with polypro tubing! I want to make my own hoops and need recommendations on the best…

Started by Olive Meyer

4 Jul 9, 2012
Reply by Allyssa

HELP!!! NEED to find PE tubing online

Hello hoop fairies, I have a dilemma out here in Arizona. The Lowe's I used to buy my tubing from to make beginner hoops and now switched f…

Started by Jessica Packard "JesSpins"

3 Jul 9, 2012
Reply by Pam Mayer

Connectors for 1/2 inch collapsible hoops?

So my friend and I made plans to made collapsible hoops today. I checkout out the pop rivet kind, but I can find them in the hardware store…

Started by hoopgypsy

0 Jul 6, 2012

What size irrigation tube should I use? NEW!

I am brand new to hooping, and by brand new I mean I bought my first hoop yesterday! Well...I had my friend pick one up from wal-mart for m…

Started by Wonder Bellezza

5 Jul 6, 2012
Reply by alena

Getting crafty with polypro! Just thought I'd share...

Howdy Doody Hoopers!   So it's not the best picture ever but you'll get the idea.   I've been playing around with making polypro hoops &am…

Started by Tweed

77 Jul 1, 2012
Reply by alena

How To Make A Collapsible Infinity-Style?

Hey all, I am flying to Aruba on Friday and want to make an Infinity-style hoop. Any tutorials out there on how to do this? I have 3/4" 160…

Started by Beth

0 Jul 1, 2012

Student

Adding grip to metallic hoops

I do my metallics in two spirals. I lay one spiral down, then run a strip of 1/2" matching gaffer (kodak yellow for gold and gray for silve…

Started by The CircularPhile

23 Jun 29, 2012
Reply by Beth

Taping For Blacklight

So I´m obsessed with making a hoop that glows under UV light. Maybe i´ll never actually have the courage to take the hoop to a club, but I…

Started by Eternal Voyageur

22 Jun 27, 2012
Reply by Vanessa Rose Costanzo

Help with tubing?

I've been hooping for about 4 months and I've made my hoops with PEX tubing from homedepot. I love them but I want a lighter hoop. I do no…

Started by Spooky Mermaid

8 Jun 27, 2012
Reply by Spooky Mermaid

How much do you love your polypro?

How much do you love your polypro? I just ordered some polypro tubing......... It is very costly and I am hoping that I will love it. I hav…

Started by Japaneses Hornet

6 Jun 24, 2012
Reply by Kacie Knight

Need tubing advice for hoop making

I am going to make a couple hoops for myself, have never made hoops before. My ideal weight is around what my collapsible TrooHoop dance we…

Started by angelineWV

8 Jun 21, 2012
Reply by angelineWV

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