How to Make a Standout Duct Tape Wallet

Duct tape can be a very useful tool for artistic hands as it can be used to make many handy items that will last for ages. One of the simplest and most worthy creations you can come up with is a duct tape wallet which can be done is as little as 30 minutes. The tape can be designed in various colors and characters although it comes in 2-inch standard rolls. For you to make a durable yet appealing wallet, you will also require; a ruler, cutting board, cards for sizing, scissors (utility knife) and a pencil.

Step #1: Shaping the Wallet

To begin, you will need to tear 4 strips of the tape each 9 inches long. Place them on a flat surface with the sticky side facing up and each of them having half an inch overlap to the neighboring strip. You need then to tear 4 more strips of the same length which you should stick to the sheet made by the first 4 strips. The sticking should be done at least half an inch lower than the first sheet. By doing so, you will be avoiding a thickened taped that is difficult to fold. To make it more appealing while sticking to a negligible budget, the outside of the wallet can be print while the inside is plain.

You will need to fold over, the overlapping edge at the top and bottom to come up with a final height of about 6 inches. After doing so, you have to make use of your ruler and utility knife to trim a straight edge on the left and right leaving an approximate width of 8.5 inches.

Step #2: Making Pockets

For a credit card pocket, you will need a pair of 5 inch strips laid over another similar pair and the top and bottom edges folded over as in the body of the wallet. The edges will need to be trimmed for a straight finish and will result in a 4 inch pocket eventually. Extra pockets can also be made by tearing two 9 inch strips of tape and sticking them back to back before adjoining them with a narrow strip at the bottom and top. You then have to attach the three pockets by laying each on top of the other by size and using a narrower strip of tape that overlaps on the sides. The sizes can be confirmed using actual cards so that there is enough pocket room.

Step #3: Assembling the Pieces

After placing the main fabric with the outer side of the wallet facing up, you will have to attach the pockets with a narrow 9 inch strip of tape. Afterwards, you may fold the wallet in half with the outer side remaining visible and narrow strips securing the folded lengths. To finish up, you will need another narrow strip for the bottom and may also add a clear piece for quick glancing of an ID or license.

By following these simple steps, you will have a neat and durable holder which will flatten out after some time and conveniently fit in your back pocket.