Duct Tape Wallet Instructions

Are you bored of your old wallet and planning to buy a new one? Or you love to flaunt matching wallets with each outfit, then you are on the right page. Why not make a wallet for yourself? You can also make one and gift it to your loved ones. It is not the much common leather or fabric material which we are going to use to make this wallet. Rather it's a duct tape. Yes, duct tape wallets are very unique and can be made according to your choice of color and size.

The uses of duct tape are many. Duct tape dresses, wallets and many other duct tape crafts are tried by people. Wondering how to make a duct tape wallet? These instructions on how to make duct tape wallet will help you have a beautiful wallet to carry your money and cards.

Seven Easy Duct Tape Wallet Instructions
This duct tape wallet tutorial will help you make a best wallet having two slots for money and two slots for holding cards.

You will need:

• A duct tape roll
• A dollar bill
• A credit card or business card

Duct Tape Wallet Instructions # 1
Start by laying down 2 pieces of duct tape, keep the sticky side outwards. Each strip must be a little longer than a dollar bill. Overlap them, just a little so that they are stuck to each other in a rectangular shape.

Duct Tape Wallet Instructions # 2
Now, get two more pieces of duct tape of same size as the previous two strips. Use these to cover the rectangle formed in the previous step, keeping the sticky side downwards. So, now you will have a rectangle of duct tape, slightly larger than a dollar bill, which is not sticky on either side.

Duct Tape Wallet Instructions # 3
Now make one more rectangle just like the first one by following duct tape wallet instructions 1 and 2. Once you have two rectangles ready, place them one above the other on the table.

Duct Tape Wallet Instructions # 4
Now, you need to tape both rectangles together along the border. Tape over the sides and bottom so they are together and the upper side is open. The basic duct tape wallet is ready.

Duct Tape Wallet Instructions # 5
Now it is time to start the interesting part of duct tape wallet designs, making pockets for cards. Take a credit card or business card or take the one which is bigger in size. Now cut four strips of duct tape. The length should be a bit bigger than that of your card.

Duct Tape Wallet Instructions # 6
Make a rectangle using two strips. Slightly overlapping them at the sides, keep the sticky side out. Now make one more such rectangle. Apply these two rectangles about half inch apart on your ready rectangular wallet. You have two pockets for cards and the above part of the pockets will be sticky.

Duct Tape Wallet Instructions # 7
Make a strip of duct tape a little longer than the wallet formed in step four. Stick this strip on the two pockets, keeping the sticky side down. Fold it backwards from the ends of the basic wallet. If you want to add more pockets for cards you can follow instructions 5 - 7. Also, if the money slot is not big enough to hold a dollar bill, add some height to the back wall. Put another strip on the outer side of the back, extending the height to about half an inch. The wallet is ready, fold it at the center and start using your new piece.

Once you learn to make this duct tape wallet, you can try some variations and have different duct tape wallet patterns. Believe me, this one is amongst the best duct tape projects and you would surely enjoy working on it. You can have interesting duct tape designs, by using duct tapes in different colors. You can have a border in different color or the pocket in a different color. It is best to keep the wallet simple, don't go for any decorations. The simple looking wallet will be most perfect piece to be used or gifted. So just follow the aforementioned seven duct tape wallet instructions on how to make duct tape wallet and carry your money and cards in style.