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How to Make a Duct Tape Wallet

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The money might not stick around, but the wallet will!

A wallet is more than just a money holder—it’s a fashion statement! Follow the directions below to complete this fun craft. Whether it’s a gift for Dad, or your own personal bank account, a homemade, colorful duct tape wallet is durable, creative and flat-out cool.

Supplies

Duck® brand duct tape  (colored works best)

Scissors

Ruler

Optional: stickers, permanent or paint markers

Step 1

Make a duct tape sheet that is 7 inches long by four strips wide:

·         Cut a strip of duct tape that measures 7 inches and lay it sticky side up on your work surface.

·         Roll out and cut another strip of duct tape to the same length.

·         Place the second 7-inch strip sticky side up so it slightly overlaps the edge of the first strip.

·         Repeat until you have four strips overlapping.

·         Turn the sheet so the strips run vertically.

·         Cut a strip to lay across the sticky-side-up strips. Start at the top and work your way down. These strips get placed sticky side down. Add another strip below the last one. Remember to overlap the edges.

·         Continue laying strips sticky side down until all of the sticky sides of the “bottom” strips are covered.

·         Trim off edges.

Step 2

Fold the sheet in half so you have a rectangle.

Step 3

Use a piece of tape about 4 inches long to seal the edge on one of the short sides of the rectangle. Trim off the extra tape.

Step 4

Fold the wallet in half so the short sides line up. Note: Do this before taping the other side so that the wallet will fold without bulges.

Step 5

Keep the wallet in the folded position, trim any excess, and tape the other side.

Options

Personalize the wallet with initials, favorite colors, or a personal trademark (such as a fish if Dad loves fishing or use Camouflage Duck Tape® for the Dad who’s a hunter).

 

 

* Adapted with permission from Got Tape? Roll Out the Fun With Duct Tape!, by Ellie Schiedermayer, published by Krause Publications, Iola, WI, www.krausebooks.com , phone: 800-258-0929.

Average Rating:

(Based on 30 Rating(s) )


That's pretty similar to the way I make my wallets. I figured out how to make them myself-- but if I didn't know how, I don't think I'd be able to learn much by reading this article. The instructions are clear enough, but it's hard to picture what you're doing just by reading them. Sample pictures for each step would be nice, or even a video.**duckin' forever**-kaitlin

kaitlin | Date Added: 12/15/2009 10:45:00 AM

it is awsome and i loveeed itttttttttt

Robot_Girl101 | Date Added: 12/15/2009 9:07:00 PM

need new wallet will try at least 4 stars !!!

ducter | Date Added: 12/17/2009 5:12:00 PM

i made this and it works great

70chev | Date Added: 12/18/2009 4:42:00 PM

I made mine and its AWESOME! OH NO!

Mr_Bill | Date Added: 12/26/2009 10:30:00 PM

I made mine and its AWESOME! OH NO!

Mr_Bill | Date Added: 12/26/2009 10:31:00 PM

It works best if you use a sharp knife to cut the tape. If you use sisors, they will get gummy after a while and won't cut well.

Chuck | Date Added: 1/2/2010 5:28:00 PM

I can make duck tape purses.

fluffy | Date Added: 1/2/2010 5:56:00 PM

great advice, it it needs to tell you how to make the card pockets

phfatty | Date Added: 1/2/2010 10:25:00 PM

the wallets rule. i added a screen to it for my picture thing

duckytapey3 | Date Added: 1/3/2010 2:52:00 AM

good but it needs to tell you how to put in card pockets

phfatty | Date Added: 1/3/2010 5:23:00 PM

To make the card pockets: you will need a small rectangle of duck tape "fabric" for each pocket. Just attach the piece to the wallet on the sides and bottom. Viola! A pocket! Layer other pockets onto the first one for card pockets.

kaitlin | Date Added: 1/16/2010 1:47:00 PM

at school i always make wallets for me so i started a company called waldos wallets

sampie27 | Date Added: 1/17/2010 6:40:00 PM

I just paid $20.99 for this I'm carrying. What a waste of money. Know better for the next time.

edd | Date Added: 1/18/2010 5:08:00 PM

I made 3 and it was so much fun but the hard part is macking a card holder and that is not even that hard!I LOVE MY WALLET!!!!!!!!!!!1

Lid | Date Added: 2/6/2010 10:34:00 AM

i havent made this design yet but ive made tons of duck tape stuff like ive made two checkerboards and pieces =)i <3 duck tape !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

stuckonyou42 | Date Added: 2/8/2010 9:39:00 PM

It gets easier to make with more practice. phfatty is right, the instructions should be complete with making the pockets and the billfold for a finished product. These instructions only get you so far as making the internal structure... BUT! Users, you are all smart enough to create your own designs! Innovate your own creations, and make something truly unique.

jdalton | Date Added: 2/9/2010 7:08:00 PM

this is sooo awesome

ducktape rox 101 | Date Added: 2/13/2010 2:44:00 PM

jdalton is right your smart enogh to but you may be new so keep practicing i am very fond of this stuff and i can make extreme duck tape wallets that i can't explain on here but if i get to it i will post a solution about it duck tape RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ducktapedude | Date Added: 2/23/2010 3:58:00 PM

cool i did the wallet as my first creation for "duck" tape. it was a little hard but a great challenge :)I <3 DUCK TAPE

koopy169 | Date Added: 2/25/2010 7:58:00 PM

i made one of these before. i make them for my friends. i think they r ez 2 make.

queenofducktape23 | Date Added: 2/28/2010 5:31:00 PM

Very cool and it sells great. :)

drummerboy | Date Added: 2/28/2010 5:39:00 PM

Very cool great seller.

drummerboy | Date Added: 2/28/2010 5:46:00 PM

I like my wallet but if you aren't getting the directions then just look up how to make a duct tape wallet on you tube

styx45 | Date Added: 3/1/2010 9:23:00 PM

this is amazing the instructions are very clear. And it is the perfect size!

pupswithwheels | Date Added: 3/7/2010 1:22:00 PM

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