How to Tape Your Hula Hoop

Everything you wanted to know about taping your hoop — decorative tape, grip tape, and gaffer tape.

How to Tape a Hula Hoop

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

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

Apply grip tape inside or outside your hoop and master hoop balancing.

Slit tape thinner to create perfect pinstripes or decorative weaves using a variety of tapes.

A full beginner build that covers taping a bare hoop into a push-button collapsible hoop.

Get the supplies

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