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StudentPermalink Reply by Tink in Tokyo on May 21, 2012 at 10:08pm

Oh, what a fun challenge.

If I were doing it, I'd build a custom hoop with a shiny lame (or sequined) fabric sleeve slipped over the pipe before it was connected. The sleeve would be sewn so that it fit tightly around the pipe. The points/flanges would be shaped from the fabric and boned like in a corset so that they held their shape more or less correctly when moving. It might be a bit floppy when still (in other words, the pose shown is going to be hard to replicate without doing the hoop in metal), so be prepared to isolate for photos. :-)

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Permalink Reply by spiralroot on May 22, 2012 at 5:51am

You could also line the inside of the hoop with some sort of foam material,kinda like what they use to stick fake flowers in but I think you probably find some that's softer and easier to work with. Look around places like michael's

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StudentPermalink Reply by Scully on May 22, 2012 at 11:11am

We are thinking of using the thick puzzle block fun foam but I am hoping there are other people who have attempted something like this before. Kind of curious if the additional pieces will have a known affect on the usability of the hoop.

 

I think the stuff you put flowers in is very brittle so drop it once and say bye bye to the nice tips.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Danielle Starshine on May 22, 2012 at 4:48pm

maybe you could use wire hanger to form the shape of the blades and then stretch some grey stockings over it, kinda like the construction of fairy wings:

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Fairy-Wings

then just attach it to your hoop

or cardboard might work...though i think it would make your hoop quite heavy.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Scully on May 23, 2012 at 3:39pm

I really like this idea and sounds very do-able

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Permalink Reply by Courtney on May 22, 2012 at 9:23am

http://youtu.be/qJ6ny5FlECk

Check out my Electric Forest Hoop Video and Like it on YOutube!

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Permalink Reply by JJ Hula on May 22, 2012 at 2:05pm

Please don't spam!  -.-

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StudentPermalink Reply by Danielle Starshine on May 22, 2012 at 11:06am

great idea! i loved the soul calibur games :)

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Permalink Reply by Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward on May 22, 2012 at 5:17pm

Hmm, I'm thinking that a thin rigid plastic could be cut into shape and attached.  Like this:

His outfit is mostly thin leather and pleather with dagger folded pieces riveted back down in folded shape.  The stiffness provides the feathering shape.  the exact same setup could make a giant sawblade.  then, cover the entire thing in chrome paint or foil tape.

(PS foam liner is a great idea.  I use 1/2" wide 1/8 " thick adhesive insulation.  But you have to tape over it to keep it on for hooping.)

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Permalink Reply by Tweed on May 23, 2012 at 11:15am

Tira FTW! Thats awesome. I've always loved cosplay but never got into it myself.

I know the band gwar uses foam latex, styrofoam, and hardened rubber to make their costumes and I feel like you could do that to make your hoop. I really dont know how functional you're going to be able to make it but it'll sure look badass.

I like this hoop too:

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Permalink Reply by Tweed on May 23, 2012 at 11:35am

btw if you google image tira cosplay there are tons of pictures you might get some ideas/inspiration there

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StudentPermalink Reply by Scully on May 23, 2012 at 3:38pm

Yeah, there are a lot of cosplay but I haven't seen any hoops that appear functional. Most of them are made from very heavy materials and dense resins.

 

I hadn't seen that version of the hoop. I really like it.

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