How To Make A Simple Duct Tape Wallet
A simple duct tape wallet is a beginner craft project that is the perfect first wallet for kids.
Since you can customize this wallet however you’d like, it allows kids to express themselves creatively then learn how to be responsible with their cash.
Duct Tape As A Craft Media
And if you haven’t used duct tape as a craft media before, prepare to get hooked (or stuck, if we’re being punny).
This will likely be the beginning of a long, productive relationship.
After all, people have been using duct tape for crafts since around the 1960s when it became a common household item.
I knew it had been around for a while, but didn’t know that a woman named Vesta Stoudt invented duct tape in 1943.
Its versatility meant people were using it for all kinds of commercial and household fix and repair needs.
So it’s not surprising that it ultimately was extended to creative projects.
People mostly made embellishments (like the sticker above), belts, and purses.
But now people have branched out and work with duct tape panels like fabric. The prom dresses are amazing!
So, I can assure you, that with so many duct tape crafts to try, nothing will go to waste if you get a bunch of rolls of tape.
Working With Duct Tape
If you haven’t worked with duct tape before, here are some pointers that should help:
- Duct tape is the generic name, Duck Tape is a brand name. Buying a roll of duct tape at the Dollar Tree is just fine if you want a low-cost option before buying the name brand.
- The Duck Tape brand offers a variety of both solid colors and fun patterns. You can purchase them on Amazon (some are showcased below) or Walmart which typically has a great selection and good pricing.
- A rotary cutter and mat (affiliate link) make working with duct tape a lot faster and generally easier as a whole because it makes measuring tape lengths very simple.
- If you don’t have a rotary cutter and mat, you can use parchment paper as your work area instead.
- When you first start working with duct tape, lay down one strip at a time. Tape panels will definitely save time, but only once you’re used to handling and placing the material in larger sections.
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- Brighten up any accessory with duck tape
- Easy to use and mess-free
- Self-adhesive and versatile
- For temporary floor marking, removes cleanly up to 3 weeks. Not for hardwood or direct sunlight.
- Heavy duty- excellent for repairs, crafting & imaginative projects. Comes in a variety of patterns.
- Heavy duty- excellent for repairs, crafting & imaginative projects. Comes in a variety of patterns.
How To Make A Simple Duct Tape Wallet
This tutorial walks you through how to make a simple duct tape wallet with one pocket for cash.
Materials
- Duct tape
Tools
- Rotary cutter and mat
Instructions
- Gather your materials.
- Cut four strips of duct tape that measure 9" each.
- Lay one strip on top of another with a 1/2" overlap to create a duct tape 'fabric' panel.
- Turn the panel over in preparation for the next steps.
- Cut four strips of duct tape that measure 9".
- Lay one strip on top of the fabric panel leaving a 1/2" gap at the bottom.
- Continue to lay the remaining strips on top of each other leaving a 1/2" overhang at the top.
- Finish the long edges of the wallet by folding over the sticky edges.
- Fold the panel in half.
- Cut a 3" inch piece of tape then cut that piece of tape in half lengthwise.
- Take each small piece and attach it to the unfinished ends to complete the wallet.
- Fold the rectangle in half and your wallet is done!
Notes
- If you don't have a rotary cutter and self-healing mat, you can use parchment paper and scissors.
- You can do a single color duct tape wallet or contrasting colors and patterns like the above example.
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