fire hoop question

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Permalink Reply by Mr Joe on September 6, 2009 at 12:16pm

The vast majority of fire safety stuff is applicable to all props, so you don't necessarily need anyone that specifically does hoop, any fire artist will be able to help you out with the basics. I've written a little article that can be found here: Linky

I started out by myself using information I found on the internet. Start out with a fair degree of paranoia and gradually explore those limited boundaries as you get used to how the fire behaves. I hope you have an awesome first burn when you get to it, make sure you film it and keep it for posterity, it won't half make you smile in years to come! :)

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Permalink Reply by hulapixie on September 6, 2009 at 7:47pm

thanks, that was very informative!

Mr Joe said:

The vast majority of fire safety stuff is applicable to all props, so you don't necessarily need anyone that specifically does hoop, any fire artist will be able to help you out with the basics. I've written a little article that can be found here: Linky

I started out by myself using information I found on the internet. Start out with a fair degree of paranoia and gradually explore those limited boundaries as you get used to how the fire behaves. I hope you have an awesome first burn when you get to it, make sure you film it and keep it for posterity, it won't half make you smile in years to come! :)

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Permalink Reply by Brandon on September 7, 2009 at 12:50am

Where are you located at?

I am teaching a fire hooping workshop in Bend, OR in Oct http://www.thespinsterz.com/fire-hoop-workshop.htm

and I think that Fire Groove is also doing fire hoop workshops in L.A.

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Permalink Reply by Maria Rola on September 8, 2009 at 8:05pm

Hey girl. My only real helpful advice is once you buy the hoop that's right for you Practice Practice with it...unlit. My hoop from trickconcepts has a rubber- type safety material at the base of the wicks (were they screw in). I recommend a hoop like this so you can touch the hoop with less chance of burns to your fingers and palms. Get comfortable with the weight and handlling of the hoop (especially if you use 1" tube hoops- in my experience most fire hoops are 3/4"). Other than that good luck fellow fire hooper! Keep on keepin on!

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Permalink Reply by Lindsay "LP" Love on September 8, 2009 at 8:29pm

As Maria said, practice, practice, practice! Get comfortable with your hoop and don't try to be too brave until you get used to the fire. I hooped daily for almost a year before moving onto fire--and my first burn was definitely a success! Spend the extra money to get a quality fire hoop, something designed for your measurements specifically. It's worth it! Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by hulapixie on September 11, 2009 at 2:05am

unfort
unfortunately im in the midwest for now
The Spinsterz said:

Where are you located at?

I am teaching a fire hooping workshop in Bend, OR in Oct http://www.thespinsterz.com/fire-hoop-workshop.htm

and I think that Fire Groove is also doing fire hoop workshops in L.A.

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Permalink Reply by hulapixie on September 11, 2009 at 2:06am

thanks for all the advice, you guys are wonderful...

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Permalink Reply by Kendra on September 11, 2009 at 7:38pm

the spinsterz is where to go!!!!

Brandon you create the best fire hoops EVA!!


I love my hoop and recommend you to everyone!

I could go on and on.

<3

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