Squid Hoops
I am Amanda, The Crafty Squid, and this tumblr contains photos of handmade arts/crafts, hula hoops, 3D printing, and other things I find interesting. [My blog posts] [My etsy store]
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I call this one “The Pirate” but I’ve never...
I call this one “The Pirate” but I’ve never tried hula hooping on a ship before.
Categories: Hula Hoops
The Spin Summit Mihály Csíkszentmihályi describes the mental...
The Spin Summit
Mihály Csíkszentmihályi describes the mental state of flow as “being completely involved in an
activity for its own sake. The ego falls away. Time flies. Every action, movement, and thought follows inevitably from the previous one, like playing jazz. Your whole being is involved, and you’re using your skills to the utmost.”
Photo of Spiral by Carl Fuermann taken at The Spin Summit 2011. www.theSpinSummit.com — with Vivian Spiral.
Categories: Hula Hoops
thisistheverge: Cubify 3D printer now on pre-order, will ship...
Cubify 3D printer now on pre-order, will ship May 25th for $1,299
I’m really interested to see how quickly 3d printing accelerates when this and other non-hobbyist models come out and people learn how to design for them. Yay technology!
Categories: Hula Hoops
Best EF hoop troupe vid so far: GO VOTE FOR HOOPMONKEY! Only...
Best EF hoop troupe vid so far: GO VOTE FOR HOOPMONKEY! Only Youtube likes count, so go here and click like to support my friend Adam.
seriously how amazing is he
Categories: Hula Hoops
another day, another print file here:...
another day, another print
file here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7900
and a more terrifying version here
figured this was relevant to my blog because cephalopods
Categories: Hula Hoops
looks like there’s still time… good...
looks like there’s still time… good luck!
FuckYeahCurvyHoopers.tumblr.com is doing a giveaway!!
All you have to do is
1. Reblog this (i dont really care if youre following us, but it would be nice!!)
2. Tell me why you would like this hoop!
3. How long have you been hooping? (your hoop journey!)
and 4. Show us your favorite trick!! doesnt have to be fancy or anything, you just gotta impress my girlfriend Nikki!!
We will be picking based on who inspires us/deserves it the most!!
So post your videos on youtube or tumblr and post it in our submissions box!! if you have troubles let me know!!
This contest will remain open until May 17th and we will ship it within the week.
You can choose from the colors in the video, and tell me the size you want.
i use 3/4inch 100 psi tubing. they will be standard and non-collapsible.
Categories: Hula Hoops
This is SO ADORABLE!!!! hula hoop charm by blazenaples on...
This is SO ADORABLE!!!!
hula hoop charm by blazenaples on Etsy
I found this thanks to this awesome treasury: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjE2MzV8MjcyMDI1NzA2Mw/hooptastic-current-hooping-favorites
Categories: Hula Hoops
I got to play with glow poi last night!
They were pretty cool color-changing LED sticks, kind of looked like clear plastic crystals. My boyfriend and I took one look at them and decided we are going to print them on our Reprap! We already have natural-colored plastic and are experimenting with LED circuitry, so why not? I would love to fill my entire etsy shop with flow arts and glow toys~! Building LED hoops is a bit more difficult because everything has to come together solidly for the hoop to be effective: right lights, right tube, right power source, right recharge situation, right switch and connection… it’s a big hassle. But poi are just a ball on a string, essentially.
Okay, so, the spinning: It went better than the last time I played with sock poi, so I was impressed with myself. I owe it to using twin hoops, most definitely. Not that I am that great or anything: I hit myself in the face a few times, sent one flying over to the DJ’s turntable (whoops), and smacked myself on the rear so loudly that everyone was looking around like “what was that?” BUT I can weave forwards and backwards, and confirmed to myself that I am capable of different beats and dancing more than just standing there being a metronome. Threading the needle and weaving are a lot easier with poi than hoops because you don’t have to think about how you are gripping the hoop, you just hold on to the loop. If that makes sense. Anyway, it was really fun, and I want to build my own soooooon! I love my local spinners! So friendly and funky fresh.
Categories: Hula Hoops
