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Recycled · Father's Day · Teens

Duct tape wallet

A slim bifold wallet made entirely of duct tape that holds cards and cash and lasts longer than you'd think.

Duct tape wallet
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 10 and up
Time45 minutes
Cost$4 to $10
Father's DayDollar storeUnder $20GiftsRainy day

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Make a tape sheet
    1

    Make a tape sheet

    Lay 4 strips sticky side up, overlapping by 1/4 in, each 9 in long.

  2. Step 2: Cover the sticky side
    2

    Cover the sticky side

    Lay 4 more strips sticky side down on top. Now you have fabric.

  3. Step 3: Trim it square
    3

    Trim it square

    Cut it to 8 by 7 in.

  4. Step 4: Fold the pocket
    4

    Fold the pocket

    Fold the bottom up 3 in. Tape the sides shut.

  5. Step 5: Fold it in half
    5

    Fold it in half

    Fold it like a book. That's your bifold.

  6. Step 6: Add card slots
    6

    Add card slots

    Make 2 small tape sheets 4 by 3 in. Tape their sides and bottoms inside.

Edie's tip

Fold tape edges over each other instead of cutting them. Folded edges don't peel.

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