How to Make a Duct Tape Wallet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut a strip of duct tape 8.5 inches (22cm) in length and place it sticky-side up on a flat

   A cutting board or plastic craft board works well for this purpose.
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   Step 2: stick-resistant surface.

   The other half of this new piece will now be sticking to the flat surface. ,, Once again, the other half of this new piece will now be sticking to the flat surface. ,, This will make your wallet approximately
   3.5 inches (9cm) from top to bottom.
   
   For a shorter wallet that will more snugly fit skinny American dollar bills, make your rectangle no smaller than 6 by 8 inches (15 x 20cm). , Your crease should run in the same direction as the lines of the tape.
   
   This pocket is where you will place your bills.
   
   For a different effect, fold the rectangle so that there is a small gap between the top edges.
   
   If you make the shorter side the interior edge, it will give the wallet a more finished look. , Run your fingers or a blunt edge over the crease to make it more defined.
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   Step 3: Cut a second piece of equal length and place it sticky-side down

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   Step 4: covering half of the first piece lengthwise.

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   Step 5: Fold the sticky part of the first strip down over the second.

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   Step 6: Flip the two strips over and place a third strip sticky-side down to cover the remaining sticky part of the second strip.

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   Step 7: Continue flipping and extending the width of your duct-tape sheet until it measures at least 7 inches (18cm) from top to bottom not including the sticky edge.

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   Step 8: Fold the last sticky edge over and trim the edges so that the sheet is a rectangle of 7 by 8 inches (18 x 20cm).

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   Step 9: Fold the rectangle in half lengthwise and tape the two sides closed to create a large pocket.

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    Step 10: Fold your wallet in half.

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