New to Hoopmaking?

The videos below will help you get started on your hoopmaking journey.

How to Make a Simple Beginner Hula Hoop

Make any bare hoop into a taped beginner hoop that is push-button collapsible. A great first project.

Not sure how much tubing you need? This video shows you how to measure it out — it is easier than it seems.

How to measure your hula hoop and tubing. Use the Hoopologie hoop calculator to help with the math.

One of the most important hoopmaking skills. Decorative tape is the most exciting part of crafting your own hoop.

Polypro, HDPE, and polyethylene tubing explained — which type suits dance hoops, beginner hoops, and exercise hoops.

Apply gaffer and grip tape to your hoop to achieve that perfect spiral.

Connectors, pipe cutters, inserts, push buttons, rivets, drills, and boring tools — all explained.

Connector and insert materials explained: polypro vs polycarb connectors, and when to use barb connectors.

How to properly cut polypro, HDPE, and polyethylene tubing to create the perfect hoop.

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Prefer to read along? Every beginner video now has its own page with the full written tutorial.