Recycled Plastic Wallet [Its FREE]

Ever imagine what you can do with a used milk bottle, this Instructable will teach you how to make a wallet out of ordinary plastic bottles. In a few simple steps, you will be able to create a translucent, light weighted and durable plastic wallet. I came up with this idea when I was working on another design project. What makes this wallet special is that it is translucent, you can SEE whats inside ($$$). The wallet can be personalised by adding different features and functions. Here are some fastfacts about this project.

Materials
- 2x HDPE/PETE bottles inc. bottle caps(milk bottles preferably)
- fishing line (5m)
- fridge magnet (optional)
Apparatus
- scissors
- snap-off cutter
- hobby knife
Duration:
3-4 hours
Difficulty:
3/10
Cost:
$0

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Step 1 Collecting plastic bottles

Before getting your hands on making a wallet, you'll need to collect a few plastic bottles. For most of the wallet, you'll be needing one or two HDPE bottles. These are translucent bottles use to contain milk. In my Instructable, I have used Woolworths Low Fat 3L milk bottles. They can be easily purchased at most supermarkets but be sure they are made of HDPE. HDPE is a polymer with a resin code of 2. It is flexible, water resistant and durable. You'll also need a PETE bottle for making SD/SIM cards slot.

All the bottles you've collected should be washed thoroughly, so your wallet won't end up having a milk or orange odor.

Comments

[Kringlur]

This is great! I made a clear wallet from lamination paper, but this is better because it's more rigid and things can't fall out as easily. I'll try making one as soon as I can get all the parts together.

[jackyson123]

There's even a use by date on it!!! I want to make one of these now. Pretty handy with the memory card slot too!

[superoboman23]

i know i about to go make one

[superoboman23]

cool

[benboy444]

whoa... your numberings messed up!!

in the text it goes:
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please fix!!

[NickZa]

this is great! and it is also been recycled. good job

[thickneckarts]

I love this Instructible! A durable, recycled wallet! Just one thing...the instruction is fabulous but for people who are really visual, like myself, having the schematics on a darker piece of paper or using a darker plastic would be easier to see. Other than that, I'm super excited to try this at home! :D

[richardsalt]

Big congrats. Very slick indeed. I have been looking for an alternative to the many DUCT tape wallets and this really does fit the the bill. Many thanks for this great instructable. Richard