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StudentPermalink Reply by Sunshine Designs on September 22, 2010 at 8:16am

mcmaster carr

It's expensive!!!! some of it is $1 per foot.

But it's light, rigid, and could handle a little water.

If you don't want to go through them, I can sell you some of mine, pretty much at cost and cheaper shipping and instruct you how to make it, you will have to make your own connectors.

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Permalink Reply by VoodooHulaHoops* on September 22, 2010 at 7:16pm

Sunshine, Im looking at the mcmaster carr site, could you tell me the name / type of pipe to look for please and also the inside diametre of the size you use?
Im on the other side of the globe & have been looking for ages for a suitable clear pipe. I cant find anything IRL here & its really hard to tell from websites whats going to be good or not!

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StudentPermalink Reply by Sunshine Designs on September 22, 2010 at 8:46pm

Voodoo ~

Here is a tutorial on how to make them:
http://isopop.com/2010/02/22/how-to-make-high-performance-white-pla...

here is mcmaster site:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#

I usePPE Hoop Part List:
Tube A – 3/4″ O.D. PPE (McMaster Car# 5392K17)
Tube B – 4 in. of 3/4″ O.D. PPE (McMaster Car #5392K41)
Fastener – Two 1/8″ pop rivets (available at local hardware stores and online)

PPE can be ordered by the foot from McMaster Carr but is a bit more pricey. Currently it costs $1.16/ft. for 3/4″ O.D. PPE.

for my hoops, and I make my own connectors like the site explains, but I now use a push button for travel and easy shipping.

Message me if you need any troubleshooting help!

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Permalink Reply by Princess Shparkle Party on September 22, 2010 at 9:34pm

exactly what i was going to say. 3/4" PPE from mcmaster carr.

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Permalink Reply by VoodooHulaHoops* on September 23, 2010 at 2:26am

Thank you Sunshine, thats great, good info!!! :-D

Has anyone see the coloured transparent pipe? Blue, yellow etc... I know it exists, but where is the question...

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Permalink Reply by Princess Shparkle Party on September 23, 2010 at 2:09pm

when you find out, let me know!!

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Permalink Reply by Saor in Aisce on September 23, 2010 at 10:58am

How much is your tubing?

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Permalink Reply by Pixxy Haze on September 24, 2010 at 2:02am

I found flex pex clear tubing at my local hardware store and I believe it was 79 cents a foot. It's 3/4 inch diameter and 100 psi.

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Permalink Reply by karly on September 29, 2010 at 9:46pm

I was thinking about making a clear water hoop too and thought about possibly combining 1 part dyed water with 1 part oil, to give it a cool color separation or wave feeling. Ever make those "ocean bottles" when you were little? Same effect, like these: http://ayearoffhe.blogspot.com/2010/03/week-12-jesus-calms-sea.html

Of course it could become quite heavy with that much in it, but if it's small and the tubing is light, it could be really cool. The ends would have to be sealed super-tight or it could get messy.

I was also thinking of dropping metallic or sparkled confetti into the water to give another cool effect.

Just a thought.

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Permalink Reply by schoscho on September 30, 2010 at 4:02am

http://www.fancy-tapes.co.uk/store/product/74-0/

I think this is the best one I found

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Permalink Reply by Erica Burroughs *Vitality Flow* on September 30, 2010 at 7:19pm

I love this idea. Please let me know how It goes.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Jana from Ula Oopla land on September 30, 2010 at 6:28am

I am trying to find clear tubing too, but in Europe... not easy. What I found is white clear tubing used for underfloor heating...anybody has any experience with this one?
It is quite sturdy, still have to try to make hoop out of it, not sure about which connector to use either...

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