"Connectors tend to flatten hoops out, this is normal. get it in the sun on a flat surface, then stress it a little bit to get it more rounded, then let it cool, also flat. Should be fine."
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PPEvsHDPEvsCardispolo
Started this discussion. Last reply by Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign Feb 14. 8 Replies 2 Likes
Seriously, there's 10,000 threads about the wonders of one material over another. Could we just do a quick search before posting? Please?
Cooked...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward Jan 28. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I'm looking for opinions. A customer bought a (large) fire hoop from me which got damaged, and they're blaming the materials as shoddy. They want a full refund. They sent pictures..My thoughts,…
Bearclaw Sale
Started Nov 26, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Our first "official sale". Bearclaw is giving 10% off to purchases on most items, for orders over $100.This sale covers all of our fire hoops…
Inspiration
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward Aug 1, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
http://youtu.be/YdyhzQh33eEI don't know why HC won't embed YT videos.
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Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward replied to the discussion 'I'm looking into purchasing a new Fire Hoop. Suggestions?'"Fine, if no one else is gonna say something...
http://www.bearclawmanufacturing.com/store/?slug=index.php&cPath=35
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Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward replied to the discussion 'Bamboo Hula hoop'"Didn't think of that, try soaking your dried bamboo in water to loosen it up...
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Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward replied to the discussion 'Have politics really reached the hoop community? please say its not true....'""Really?? No. They don't, and shouldn't get the benefit of the doubt for fixing their mistakes. "
Okay, I sell online (but not LED hoops). And yes, I think they SHOULD get credit for fixing mistakes. Why? because…"
Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward replied to the discussion 'Where do we stand in the world of flow arts?'"I wish I could tell you. I tried for years to expand fire eating, but could not. Only Penn Gillette has come up with a new move in the last decade. Fire breathing, on the other hand got expanded by trying new and crazy ideas, like…"
Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward replied to the discussion 'Where do we stand in the world of flow arts?'"Unable to develop new tricks? no. Less likely? Yes... because it's so easy to get locked into the "this is how it's done" mindset. If you learn the Hooplicious method rather than the Hooptastic method, you…"
Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward replied to the discussion 'Where do we stand in the world of flow arts?'"Well, at the risk of starting a tech v flow argument, *I* use the terms as follows: tech spinning concentrates on learning and developing new "moves" or techniques while flowing concentrates more on smoothly linking them together,…"
Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward replied to the discussion 'Where do we stand in the world of flow arts?'"I think a lot of the difference is based on the initial core communities. When hoops resurged, there was structure in place. People were already teaching formally and for money. that mindset maintained in the instructional aspect…"
Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward replied to the discussion 'Synth owner's lend me your ears...'"Have you tried firing these questions at the maker?"
Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward replied to the discussion 'Bamboo Hula hoop'"Well, it would certainly help to get green bamboo. Don't try it with the pre-cut and dried stuff you get from gardening sections. I bet it would be hard to find in VA, but the stuff is something of a weed here in SoCal. Maybe…"
Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward commented on the group 'Convection fire and flow retreat'"I'm sorry to say that the 2013 event will be cancelled. Sorry folks."
Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward replied to the discussion 'New Hooper/Artist Probs'"I can totally show you how to stop that. I don't even ask for money, I can barter for the information.... :)
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Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward replied to the discussion 'Buying a fire hoop.'"Lamp oil does NOT burn cooler than any other petrol fuel. It takes longer to get to full heat, so it doesn't suddenly feel hot, but it gets there. We did some flame heat trials of various fuels and mixes, The data is here. But…"
Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward replied to the discussion 'Has anyone had their polypro LED crack/break on them?'"I think the kink and crack comes from trying to coil and twist the HDPE into a smaller circle than intended."
Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward replied to the discussion 'Ever wonder what the audience sometimes REALLY thinks?'"I have some observations:
first, it sound like most of the nasty comments came from the woman in the pink sweater, who, for the most part, was not watching your show at all. She's facing the camera most of the time and must be glancing…"
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- Started building fire hoops in 2001
- What is your goal for 2013 and why is it important? (Doesn't have to be hoop related.)
- Ending tyranny, and helping the economic recovery.
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Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 10:29am on June 14, 2011,
Digitalis* said… Hello!
I have a question that Im thinking you can answer! Im just wondering if this fuel would be suitable for fire hooping?
- At 4:36am on January 24, 2011,
Caroleeena of Circles of Joy said…
- Hi Tedward, Gotta question for you. Sometime ago, you shared a video with me of a Geisha fan dance with collapsible fans that you made. I've been checking your site but I don't see these fans. Do you sell them? If so, how can I find out more about them? (I'm really interested to hear if they close with a flick of the wrist, like a regular fan?) Thanks for your help.
- At 5:22pm on July 27, 2010,
StudentSatina said… - Happy Birthday fellow Hooper! Hope it was a good one :)
- At 8:41pm on February 18, 2010, Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward said…
- heheeee
By xmas, there'll be even more stuff... :)
- At 8:23pm on February 18, 2010,
Kari Shea said… - Thank you for the add! I love your site! It consists of everything on my Christmas Wish List! Some time I just go there to drool lol thanx again!
- At 7:45am on October 23, 2009,
StudentMrs. Skittles of Sparkle & Burn* said… - Welcome to Hoop City!
- At 9:17pm on October 22, 2009,
StudentKinetic Kristen* said… - Hi, welcome to the community! Thanks for clearing up the confusion in regards to the tubing!
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