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Magic Duct Tape Walletby Doctor What on November 11, 2007
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intro: Magic Duct Tape Wallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
step 1: Crap You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
step 2: Cut Your Cardboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
step 3: Cover Cardboard With Duct Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
step 4: Create Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
step 5: Attach Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
step 6: Attach Straps Part Deux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
step 7: Check Your Wallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
step 8: Add Pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
step 9: Hooray!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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intro: Magic Duct Tape WalletIt's a magic wallet, made out of duct tape. The magic wallet has been done before, but I decided to make one, dirt cheap. This should last a while, and if it getsdestroyed, just take another fifteen minutes and make another one.
The story behind it...Well, I was watching QVC, and I saw that they were selling "magic wallets" for 20 dollars for a set of two. I thought, OMG, who in their right mind would pay that much forsomething that they can make with stuff around their house?? So, I decided to make one, on the cheap, with stuff in my bedroom. And I came up with this.
There is a magic wallet instructable out there already, and it is good, if you know how to sew.
If you like my Instructable, rate it please!!
Image Notes1. Yes, it's pink.2. open wallet again.
step 1: Crap You NeedDon't need much, you need:-Duct Tape (for colors, go to Wal-Mart, they have every color imaginable)-Stiff Cardboard (I used an old Converse shoebox)-Scissors-Pen-Altoid tin (trace this for wallet shape)- You don't need an altoid box specifically, you could use a playing card, or anything wallet shaped that will fit cards into it.
Image Notes1. duct tape2. pattern3. scissors4. pen5. cardboard
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step 2: Cut Your CardboardYou need to trace the Altoid tin (the top, it's bigger), onto cardboard twice, then cut it out.
Image Notes1. once2. twice3. hole
step 3: Cover Cardboard With Duct TapeCover each side of both pieces of cardboard with duct tape. Then trim the excess off of the sides.Sure, the wallet is not 100 percent duct tape, but if you don't use cardboard, it will be flimsy, and not work so well.
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Image Notes1. cover back, then trim around the edges. do for both pieces of cardboard.
step 4: Create StrapsPut two pieces of foot long duct tape on top of each other to create one big strap.Then cut the big one in half, hotdog style.Then take the two strips, and cut them both hotdog style again to get four straps.
Image Notes1. one piece of tape on top of another.2. not my hand, my mom's
Image Notes1. cut it in two
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Image Notes1. then in four.
step 5: Attach StrapsYou need to take two strips and attach them horizontally on one of the "cards". If you are using an Altoid tin, put them between one and two centimeters from the top andbottom. then secure with a piece of tape. If you are not using an Altoid tin, make sure that a dollar bill's height is longer than the space inbetween the straps.
Then, flip over the card so that the straps are on the left, under the card. As in picture three.
Next, fold the straps over the card, so that they go right. As in picture four.
Place the other card on top, so that the straps are sandwiched between the two cards. Then trim the straps so that they are one to two centimeters away from the edge.
Last, use a piece of tape to attach the strap ends to the back of the card on top.
Image Notes1. 1-2 centimeters.
Image Notes1. straps are sandwiched between
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Image Notes1. make sure a dollar bill's height is longer than the space in between the straps.
Image Notes1. under card, on left.
Image Notes1. going right again.
Image Notes1. sandwiched, and cut to about one centimeter.
Image Notes1. taped to the card.
Image Notes1. when unfolded, it should look like this.
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step 6: Attach Straps Part DeuxNow you need to attach the two other straps.
Open the two cards and put the straps on the bottom card, in X formation. The two ends on the left need to go through the straps, as in picture one. Then place the topcard on the bottom card again.
Trim the ends so that the straps are, once again, one centimeter away from the edges.
Make sure that the x straps do not overlap the horizontal straps, and that they are inbetween the horizontal straps.
Then tape the ends to the back of the cards. For the right side, tape the ends to the back card. For the left side, tape the ends to the front.
Image Notes1. X straps between horizontal straps.
Image Notes1. trim to one or two centimeters.2. make sure they are between the horizontal straps, and they are not overlapping.
Image Notes1. tape to the cards
step 7: Check Your WalletGet a dollar, and open up your wallet, and put it in, and close the wallet.
Then open it from the other side.
Then close it, and open it again from the side you started with.
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Image Notes1. get a dollar, and fold it up.
Image Notes1. open wallet
Image Notes1. place dollar in wallet
Image Notes1. close wallet
Image Notes1. open wallet from other side.
Image Notes1. close wallet
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Image Notes1. Yes, it's pink.2. open wallet again.
step 8: Add PocketsIf you want pockets for your ID, credit card, etc. you need to put about three inches of tape sticky side up on your wallet. then put another three inch strip on top of it, alsosticky side up, so that you have a wide piece of tape. make sure it is wider than your card. then put some tape face down on it to cover the sticky stuff, and you have apocket.
You can make as many pockets as you want, on the front and on the back.
Image Notes1. three inches, sticky side up.
Image Notes1. another three inch piece, wide enough to fit a card.
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Image Notes1. tape it down.
Image Notes1. tape it again.2. card
step 9: Hooray!!You've now completed your geek wallet. Rejoice!!
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kimiharu says: Jan 31, 2009. 2:59 PM REPLYthis is awesome I love the calculators like this
Doctor What says: Feb 2, 2009. 7:36 PM REPLYWait, calculators?
kimiharu says: Feb 2, 2009. 8:28 PM REPLYyeah they have calculators that flip and reverse just like this
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9v0lt11 says: Dec 30, 2008. 4:27 PM REPLYCan you use painters tape instead of duct tape?
danasmana says: Jan 30, 2009. 6:33 PM REPLYI don't see why not
chuckx11 says: Feb 1, 2009. 1:37 AM REPLYprobably not, since painters tape is designed to rip easily and come unstuck without damage, so it wouldn't be durable enough.
foxtrot4697 says: Jan 24, 2009. 2:37 PM REPLYonce, twice, hole!!!
Looking_for_instructions says: Jan 23, 2009. 10:41 AM REPLYThis part is a bit tricky for me: Where exactly do you tape the "sticky side down" tape (phote number 3 in step 8)? I mean, I can't just fold it around the front,for then I obstruct the lints... I've been taping these pockets with little parts of duckttape now, to keep the "magic lints" free to move.I realise I'm no good explainer, but the point is that if you put pockets on them with a piece of tape "wider than your card" you have to watch out not to "tapearound to the other side" in such a way that your lints are stuck.
Ow blast.. I can't explain it :S Erm... what about a picture that shows the inside of the wallet when a pocket is taped on? So I can see how this overlaps onthe inside (for on the outside is no place to make the pocket stick..
the dude123 says: Jan 22, 2009. 4:49 PM REPLYthat thing blos all the others away
tech wiz says: Jan 21, 2009. 8:57 AM REPLYSWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9v0lt11 says: Jan 4, 2009. 5:04 PM REPLYoh oh oh its magic!
austintktktk says: Jan 17, 2009. 11:03 AM REPLYYou Know-oh-oh lol i love that song
VRS says: Jan 17, 2009. 9:32 PM REPLYNever believe, it's not so!!!
To think I was actually going to buy one of these thingsI'm making one tonight!
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austintktktk says: Jan 18, 2009. 7:58 PM REPLYIt's Magic!haha thats funny i just finished mine when i read ur comment lol
trulylaura says: Jan 17, 2009. 10:01 PM REPLYThanks - I got bored, and even though I thought magic wallets were useless, it was fun to make. The only mistakes were mine - and when I looked at yourinstructions closer, i found the right way.
baken411 says: Jan 16, 2009. 2:39 PM REPLYOMGi've always wanted one of these since i saw it on tv however long ago, going to find duct tape now5 stars
atomicturkey27 says: Jan 15, 2009. 4:42 PM REPLYi love this. very well written, and very cool! i just finished making one and love it! 5 stars
thenerd says: Jan 15, 2009. 3:32 PM REPLYThis type of wallet has several other names that it is called by. These include the milk mans wallet and the jacobs ladder wallet. I can guess that its called theJacobs ladder wallet due to the mechanics and operation been similar to a jacobs ladder but I'm yet to find out why it is also refered to as the milk manswallet. if anyone knows or has an idea let me know.
By the way great instructable i spend hours trying to work out how to make one however eventually i did :-) wish i had read this guide first. May i suggest youmake a full size one, i find them more useful cause you don't have to fold the bill and it keeps them nice and flat.
nightninja87 says: Jan 13, 2009. 2:59 AM REPLYvery nice i seen awebsite that has that for 45 dollars!
totallytape says: Jan 7, 2009. 8:23 PM REPLYVery cool. You really CAN make anything out of Duck Tape. Have an iPod? Try making an iPod case. I give free instructions off my site complete withpictures. Check it out! http://totallytape.com
minime12358 says: Jan 2, 2009. 9:43 AM REPLYI am a little confused with step 5... Dont see what it is saying
minime12358 says: Jan 2, 2009. 9:48 AM REPLYnm
minime12358 says: Jan 2, 2009. 8:58 AM REPLYI think all of the duct tape wallets are great ideas, but this is a really good idea to do. I would suggest one thing: I think it is easier to print a design off theinternet (For the lazy.) I doctored this: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31DVJ6B0Y0L._SL500_AA280_.jpgAfter I make this, I am pretty sure it will be 5 stars
caeleybug1 says: Jun 8, 2008. 7:48 PM REPLYWhat's so magic about It????????????????? I don't see the purpose of buying supplies at the same expense of just buying a wallet or bill fold or changepurse!!!!
Doctor What says: Jun 8, 2008. 7:56 PM REPLYIt's a magic wallet, they've been around since like the eighties. Google it.
And it's like two dollars for a roll of duct tape. Duct tape is a very, very, well known and loved resource. I made one out of duct tape because I love ducttape. And men don't carry change purses.
waterdonkey234 says: Jun 15, 2008. 6:51 PM REPLYbut they carry pink wallets?
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Doctor What says: Jun 15, 2008. 8:33 PM REPLYOf course! Only the menliest of men carry pink wallets. Pink wallets say, "Hey ladies, I've got a pocket protector and a pencil case."
gizmo_ult says: Jun 28, 2008. 3:55 PM REPLYbut pink is a chick color and only dumb guys think that
kibbler says: Dec 28, 2008. 4:05 PM REPLYSure they do. Hey, why is your wallet pink? *snicker*
peepla says: Dec 4, 2008. 5:44 PM REPLYexcuse me...but i know guys that wear pink and arent a bit 'odd'. think breast awareness, think co-survivor, think support for someone youlove... think, I'll let them see me with something pink. my mom is a breast cancer survior. I am a thyroid cancer survivor, (purple butterfly isthe symbol for that) and my 6'4, 230 pound son wears or carrys something pink and purple everyday to honor us...its usually somethingno one would see...that only we know its there. but you cant imagine how it feels when someone dont have the words but they make thatgesture. so dont knock a guy if the guy has something pink. 'aight!
data23 says: Nov 24, 2008. 6:30 PM REPLYpretty sure he's bein sarcastic{if im wrong, dont shoot me ;)}
kenny94 says: Jul 13, 2008. 8:29 PM REPLYexactly. black is best
kibbler says: Nov 22, 2008. 7:45 PM REPLYFinally! Someone who understands! Though pink is pimped. ;)
foxtrot4697 says: Dec 19, 2008. 6:55 PM REPLYboom-shacka pink and black! i downloaded that theme for limewire on the site
jakezcop says: Jul 23, 2008. 9:42 AM REPLYi beg to differ... just buy all the different collors of duct tape and make a ranebow wallet... then... then... nvm...
sxe-monty says: Sep 28, 2008. 9:50 AM REPLYThe origanal sivler is by far the best color
lolcat360 says: Nov 16, 2008. 2:50 PM REPLYExactly what I think
jakezcop says: Sep 29, 2008. 1:03 PM REPLYyeh i guess ur right it is...
hermionegranger says: Dec 21, 2008. 10:53 AM REPLYthis is awesome!! I'm going to make one right when I get some duct tape...and I don't even carry money or cards!! It's just a little bit confusing though but Ican figure it out. Now if only I can find my library card to put in it...
johnjohn4222 says: Dec 19, 2008. 9:47 PM REPLYJust made a blue one!! Thanks!!
dany man148 says: Dec 18, 2008. 7:28 AM REPLYyay!!!!now i can make a wallet i wated so badly in mexico!!1!:)
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peepla says: Dec 4, 2008. 5:31 PM REPLYOMG this is so freaking brilliant! didnt know there was pink duct tape, i have been paint the gray tape. hahaha hey im a girly girl who loves her pink, but grewup around "I'll fix it, get me the duct tape" type of folks...and now I'm that type of folk. I always have duct tape here...thinking "hmmn cool xmas present orwhat!" I love your instructable.
Doctor What says: Dec 4, 2008. 5:46 PM REPLYThank you! I'm glad you liked it!
etdog252 says: Nov 10, 2008. 4:38 AM REPLYwow thx this is the best wallet i've seen and it was so easy to make congrats on the great tutorial
RawrTia says: Oct 10, 2008. 8:09 PM REPLYOK I made it and I am amazed on how awesome it is!! so glad you made this tutorial!! :)
SylverX says: Oct 3, 2008. 6:31 AM REPLYNicely done! I just finished making one and boy is it cool!
tubbychick3n says: Aug 21, 2008. 3:31 AM REPLYi think you deserve to know that someone stole your instructables with almost the exact same link as yours: http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Duct-Tape-Wallet_1/
smashbob says: Sep 24, 2008. 6:30 PM REPLYyou need to calm down!!!!! not everbody is going to know that there is another i'ble like theirs. i actually don't think many people would mind.
tubbychick3n says: Sep 24, 2008. 6:49 PM REPLYbut, if somebody does somebody else's 'ible again, they do a worse job, and then they claim they came up with their idea by themself, i don't thinkthey should be allowed to keep it posted.
Doctor What says: Aug 21, 2008. 6:29 PM REPLYYeah, I've seen it, if you look in the comments page, I made a remark. Two letters.
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