I dove into the fine world of duct tape crafts.   I set out to create for a wallet as a gift for Ken’s son Alex.  Now, I have seen many a duct tape wallet, and the majority of them look like a 5 year old stuck them together in about 4 minutes.  Given that he is not only a lover and respecter of all things duct tape, but now legally an adult, I wanted to make sure that this wallet was practical, attractive and very well made. 

After searching through website after website, I finally landed on these instructions.  They not only included instructions on how to make slots to store credit cards and an ID holder, they were easy to follow and very detailed.  I would like to add a few pointers for those who would also like to give something like this a try.

• Keep finger nail polish remover handy (or another solvent):  scissors (or other cutting devices) have a tendency of collecting the adhesive and make future cuts difficult.  Finger nail polish on a cotton ball will clean it right off.  Trust me… it’s much easier if the tape isn’t trying to attach itself to the scissors.
• Finished edges:  I found that by wrapping an additional piece of tape over the edges I cut, it gave everything a more finished look. 
• ID Holder:  Instead of leaving the ID holder open, I cut a piece of a clear transparency sheet to provide more support, security and protection.

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 I had so much fun making the wallet, I made him a matching tie.  All I did was make a very long and narrow sheet of duct tape, trace around a regular silk tie to get the size correct, cut out and finished off the edges.  In the last photo, not only will see the finished wallet but also the ‘duct tie’.