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StudentPermalink Reply by Jenni on November 8, 2010 at 10:14am

Good idea <3 i'm going to try this next time i get some supplies in

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StudentPermalink Reply by Aurora of Elemental Hoops on November 8, 2010 at 10:19am

i do the same thing on mine!

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StudentPermalink Reply by Crystal Pistritto on November 8, 2010 at 10:21am

oooh nice!

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StudentPermalink Reply by Lene Ölsen on November 8, 2010 at 2:00pm

awsome idea!!

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Permalink Reply by Michala on November 8, 2010 at 2:31pm

Hey, that's pretty cool, thanks for the tip!

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Permalink Reply by Vis on December 5, 2010 at 9:52pm

I made my first hoop tonight and did this.. it was a little tricky keeping it really straight but not too bad. No one will see if I learn to spin real well ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Jenna on December 6, 2010 at 1:23pm

Does leaving the edges of one of the metallic tapes uncovered result in the tape fraying? I'm just curious... I've heard of people saying to make sure the edges have something holding them down. It looks super cool, though, and I'd like to give it a try!

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Permalink Reply by mindy on December 6, 2010 at 1:38pm

I have had people say that the edge of their metallic tape was coming up so if I am selling a hoop to someone I don't know, I always tape down both edges, to ensure they won't have any problems in the future. As far as hoops for myself or my friends, i think it is a matter of personal preference, with how you want the look and how long/what you plan on using the hoop for.

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StudentPermalink Reply by The CircularPhile on December 11, 2010 at 4:47pm

The edges can start to come up. It is also a lot more fragile than gaffer or vinyl. I would only use it on grass, dance floors or carpet. A lot of people completely cover their metallic hoops with clear hockey tape. I tried it with these hoops (the pink and silver are my minis), but I thought it really detracted from the sparkle. It might not make so much difference with mirror tape though. I taped the ends of each spiral with clear hockey to keep it stuck down. These hoops have lasted for six months so far.

If you use clear hockey tape, you can still use the same method to add gaffer grip. You would lay down both spirals of metallic and one spiral of clear hockey tape then add the gaffer before laying down the last spiral of hockey.

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Permalink Reply by Andrea Morris on September 28, 2011 at 4:18am

How do you get the metallic tape to lie flat and smooth.  As careful as I am it crinkles.  Trying to make an all-metallic performance hoop.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Halo on September 28, 2011 at 6:47am

I have the same problem. As much as I really love the look of all-metallic performance hoops, I avoid making them for this reason.

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Permalink Reply by Michala on September 28, 2011 at 7:19am

Practice!!  It's impossible to avoid a few small crinkles but with an even hand you can get it really smooth.

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