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Meet Masha Terentieva, circus artist, hailing from a long lineage of performance artists in St. Petersburg, Russia. Masha can move her body in unimaginable ways. Masha's specialty? The all-American, classic hula hoop.
How To: Use a hula hoop
You might know that the best way to learn something is from a professional. But you might not have known that there are pro hoola hoopists. There are. And Marawa the Amazing, star of the La Clique cabaret show is one of them. In this hoola-hooping how-to, she'll show you how to get started with the ring-shaped toy.
How To: Make a 'redneck' wind chime from old gas tanks
This video is about how to make a wind chime from empty oxygen cylinders. It may be also known as a "redneck" wind chime. As a safety precaution use a small nail to go inside and make sure all the air is out. Use a small hand hack saw and cut slowly to make sure all the air is out. To suspend the cylinders from the middle use wire wrap. Make one loop to begin with and go around to the opposite side and mark the place. Make a single loop cross the wires over, use a pair of pliers where they cr...
How To: Make wind chimes using salt and pepper shakers
Here is a very crafty and cute way to create a wind chime out of old salt and pepper shakers that can be found either around your house or bought at second hand stores and a small tin tray or plate to hang your shakers from. A bit of out door or water-proof glue and some colorful string or twine, scissors and a nail or awl will finish out all the supplies you need.
How To: Make a beautifully unique beaded windchime
Do you have a bunch of flawed beads left over after you make your crafts? You know the ones, the chipped, cracked, sharp ones that don't make the cut and usually get tossed in the garbage? Why not make those into something lovely, where the cracks don't matter? In this two part tutorial, learn how to turn your discarded beads into a beautifully shiny wind chime for your backyard. This chime is unique and makes a lovely noise in the wind. Let's get crafting!
How To: Hula-Hoop
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How To: Add battery power to a Power Wheels Jeep
So, your children have the same old boring Fisher-Price Power Wheels that all the other kids on the block have. Do you really want your child to be like all of the rest? No, I didn't think so. Turn those miniature Power Wheels, Dumar or Peg Perego vehicles into a little bit of realism, if you can handle it. All it takes is a little modification and you'll be wishing you were five again. With a few simple hacks, your son and daughter will be burning rubber, jumping curbs and burying those othe...
How To: Upgrade the power in a Power Wheels Dune Beetle
So, your children have the same old boring Fisher-Price Power Wheels that all the other kids on the block have. Do you really want your child to be like all of the rest? No, I didn't think so. Turn those miniature Power Wheels, Dumar or Peg Perego vehicles into a little bit of realism, if you can handle it. All it takes is a little modification and you'll be wishing you were five again. With a few simple hacks, your son and daughter will be burning rubber, jumping curbs and burying those othe...
How To: Inflate a flat ball without a needle or pump
Well, you're all ready to play basketball, or dodgeball or football or kickball, but, your ball is flat. To make matters worse, you don't have a pump. To make matters even worse, you don't have the needle you'd normally use to inflate your flat ball. Well, this how to video shows you a simple life hack to get your balls up and bouncing again in no time. What you'll need is a can of compressed air, commonly used for cleaning keyboards, or other tech equipment. These cans come with plastic 'tub...
How To: Replace the motor and pinion gears in a Power Wheels
So, your children have the same old boring Fisher-Price Power Wheels that all the other kids on the block have. Do you really want your child to be like all of the rest? No, I didn't think so. Turn those miniature Power Wheels, Dumar or Peg Perego vehicles into a little bit of realism, if you can handle it. All it takes is a little modification and you'll be wishing you were five again. With a few simple hacks, your son and daughter will be burning rubber, jumping curbs and burying those othe...
How To: Double the power in a Power Wheels Harley motorcycle
So, your children have the same old boring Fisher-Price Power Wheels that all the other kids on the block have. Do you really want your child to be like all of the rest? No, I didn't think so. Turn those miniature Power Wheels, Dumar or Peg Perego vehicles into a little bit of realism, if you can handle it. All it takes is a little modification and you'll be wishing you were five again. With a few simple hacks, your son and daughter will be burning rubber, jumping curbs and burying those othe...
How To: Double the power and spin tires with a Power Wheels
So, your children have the same old boring Fisher-Price Power Wheels that all the other kids on the block have. Do you really want your child to be like all of the rest? No, I didn't think so. Turn those miniature Power Wheels, Dumar or Peg Perego vehicles into a little bit of realism, if you can handle it. All it takes is a little modification and you'll be wishing you were five again. With a few simple hacks, your son and daughter will be burning rubber, jumping curbs and burying those othe...
How To: Repair broken gearboxes in Power Wheels toy vehicles
So, your children have the same old boring Fisher-Price Power Wheels that all the other kids on the block have. Do you really want your child to be like all of the rest? No, I didn't think so. Turn those miniature Power Wheels, Dumar or Peg Perego vehicles into a little bit of realism, if you can handle it. All it takes is a little modification and you'll be wishing you were five again. With a few simple hacks, your son and daughter will be burning rubber, jumping curbs and burying those othe...
How To: Swap gearboxes in a Power Wheels Jeep
So, your children have the same old boring Fisher-Price Power Wheels that all the other kids on the block have. Do you really want your child to be like all of the rest? No, I didn't think so. Turn those miniature Power Wheels, Dumar or Peg Perego vehicles into a little bit of realism, if you can handle it. All it takes is a little modification and you'll be wishing you were five again. With a few simple hacks, your son and daughter will be burning rubber, jumping curbs and burying those othe...
How To: Remove Power Wheels brakes for coasting down the road
So, your children have the same old boring Fisher-Price Power Wheels that all the other kids on the block have. Do you really want your child to be like all of the rest? No, I didn't think so. Turn those miniature Power Wheels, Dumar or Peg Perego vehicles into a little bit of realism, if you can handle it. All it takes is a little modification and you'll be wishing you were five again. With a few simple hacks, your son and daughter will be burning rubber, jumping curbs and burying those othe...
How To: Add headlights and a horn to a Power Wheels vehicle
So, your children have the same old boring Fisher-Price Power Wheels that all the other kids on the block have. Do you really want your child to be like all of the rest? No, I didn't think so. Turn those miniature Power Wheels, Dumar or Peg Perego vehicles into a little bit of realism, if you can handle it. All it takes is a little modification and you'll be wishing you were five again. With a few simple hacks, your son and daughter will be burning rubber, jumping curbs and burying those othe...
How To: Double your Jeep Power Wheels power and speed
So, your children have the same old boring Fisher-Price Power Wheels that all the other kids on the block have. Do you really want your child to be like all of the rest? No, I didn't think so. Turn those miniature Power Wheels, Dumar or Peg Perego vehicles into a little bit of realism, if you can handle it. All it takes is a little modification and you'll be wishing you were five again. With a few simple hacks, your son and daughter will be burning rubber, jumping curbs and burying those othe...
How To: Install traction bands onto Power Wheels tires
So, your children have the same old boring Fisher-Price Power Wheels that all the other kids on the block have. Do you really want your child to be like all of the rest? No, I didn't think so. Turn those miniature Power Wheels, Dumar or Peg Perego vehicles into a little bit of realism, if you can handle it. All it takes is a little modification and you'll be wishing you were five again. With a few simple hacks, your son and daughter will be burning rubber, jumping curbs and burying those othe...
How To: Hula hoop like a pro
The hula hoop was popularized in the late 1950s in the United States. Useful for fun and fitness, the hula hoop can be twirled around the neck, waist, arms or legs. Learn how to hula hoop from a trainer in this exercise tutorial. When hula hooping you should move in circular motion, keep arms clear, and put one foot in front of other.
How To: Lift a hula hoop from the waist
This is a demonstration of a couple of different hula hoops lifts from the waist. Hula hooper Caroleeena shows how to rotate a hoop upwards. Watch this video hula hoop tutorial and learn how to hand raise a hoop over your head.
How To: Spin a hula hoop around the chest
Chest hooping is no more complicated than spinning at the waist, and has a great variety of movement possibilities because of the variable choices of arm and shoulder placement. Safire, expert hula hoop dancer, walks through the simple steps of doing this stunt, breaking down each movement to exact body positions and also thoroughly explaining any of the hula hoop choreography terminology she uses. Watch this video hula hoop tutorial and learn how to rotate a hula hoop at chest level.
How To: Shimmy a hula hoop up to the neck from the waist
This penguin like move utilizes the movement of the arms to lift the hoop up from waist or hip level up to the shoulders and neck. Safire, expert hula hoop dancer, walks through the simple steps of doing this stunt, breaking down each movement to exact body positions and also thoroughly explaining any of the hula hoop choreography terminology she uses. Watch this video hula hoop tutorial and learn how to perform the waist to neck shimmy move.
How To: Hula hoop with one leg
If you can rotate a hula hoop around your knees, with a little practice and balance, you can spin it around one leg. Safire, expert hula hoop dancer, walks through the simple steps of doing this stunt, breaking down each movement to exact body positions and also thoroughly explaining any of the hula hoop choreography terminology she uses. Watch this video hula hoop tutorial and learn how to perform a one-legged hula hoop move.
How To: Raise a hula hoop from the knees to the waist
Getting a hula hoop to move a up and down is as easy as a shake of the hips. Safire, expert hula hoop dancer, walks through the simple steps of doing this stunt, breaking down each movement to exact body positions and also thoroughly explaining any of the hula hoop choreography terminology she uses. Watch this video hula hoop tutorial and learn how to perform a knee to waist raise while hooping.
How To: Spin a hula hoop around the knees
With the right skills, a hula hoop can be spun at the knees so the spinner can walk around freely. Safire, expert hula hoop dancer, walks through the simple steps of doing this stunt, breaking down each movement to exact body positions and also thoroughly explaining any of the hula hoop choreography terminology she uses. Watch this video hula hoop tutorial and learn how to hula hoop at the knees.
How To: Raise a hula hoop from waist to neck without hands
Hula hoops are not static, but that doesn't mean they're easy to move exactly where you want them. Don't resort to messy hand raises, which will ruin the rotation of the hula hoop, since there is a way to lift a hula hoop up from the waist to the neck using only the body. Safire, expert hula hoop dancer, walks through the simple steps of doing this stunt, breaking down each movement to exact body positions and also thoroughly explaining any of the hula hoop choreography terminology she uses. ...
How To: Hula hoop with multiple hoops
When one hoop just isn't enough, multi-hoop moves are the only way to cure hula hoop boredom. Spinning four rings around your body is no easy trick, but fortunately there are some tips to help you work up to multiple ring hula hooping. Safire, expert hula hoop dancer, walks through the steps of working your way up to multi hoop hula hoop moves, covering everything from how to practice to how to just get all those hoops on your body. Watch this video hula hoop tutorial and learn how to perform...
How To: Do the helicopter move on the hula hoop
The helicopter move is more of a trick than tricky; while this hula hoop move gives the appearance of a rapid spin, the effect is created by simply half-turning the hand while rotating the arm around the body. Safire, expert hula hoop dancer, walks through the simple steps of doing this stunt, breaking down each movement to exact body positions and also thoroughly explaining any of the hula hoop choreography terminology she uses. Watch this video hula hoop tutorial and learn how to perform th...
How To: Make a hula hoop
Cheap store bought hula hoops might not be optimal for doing tricks with. Plastic tubing, couplers, a saw, and a sander are all you need to make your own hula hoop. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to build a hula hoop.
How To: Tape and decorate a hula hoop
Add a little bit of flair to your hula hoop. Ribbons and tape can add some color and design to an otherwise plain hoop. However, it's important to be careful of certain techniques when decorating as to not disturb the aerodynamics of the hula hoop. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to tape and decorate a hula hoop.
How To: Hula hoop basic moves
Hula hooping is not only fun but is also a great workout. Let our trainers get you in shape in this free hula hoop workout video series.
How To: Inflate a Ball Without a Pump
Got a flat ball that can't be inflated because your pump is broken? This video tutorial shows a simple technique for how to make your own pump. It's fun and easy to do, and it's a great time- and money-saver. All you need is a pump needle, a balloon, scissors, and a rubber band.
How To: Maintain your trampoline
Learn how to maintain and take care of your trampoline and what safety checks to make.
How To: walk and Hula Hoop
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How To: Raise a hula hoop from your waist up to the air
How to get your hula hoop from your waist up above your head, relatively gracefully, and then to "lasso" the hoop above you.
How To: Walk while hula hooping
This is a little tutorial about walking while hooping. She emphasizes going front/back, front/back or side/side, side/side a lot. Soon you will find yourself at a place where you are pushing and pulling in all directions and in varying degrees. These ideas just give you a taste of some of the possibilities.
How To: Build a tripod tepee swing set
Put together a metal swing set for under $20. Part 1 of 2 - How to Build a tripod tepee swing set.
News: Santa Builds a Playgos Jungle Gym
The WonderDudes go visit Santa at the Northpole. Santa teaches them how to build the coolest Christmas Toy in the world. The toy is called PlayGos and wait until you see what it can do! Build a PlayGos wooden gym with Santa.
How To: Build a sports air horn
Kipkay demonstrates how to make a cheap sports air horn that you will be able to use over and over again. You need a film can, a straw, a pair of scissors, and a balloon to make the air horn.
How To: Assemble a Power Wheels Escalade
This video demonstrates how to set and unset speed lock in Power wheels Escalade. You can change the speed from 2.5 to 5 MPH. Assemble a Power Wheels Escalade - Part 1 of 5.