Introduction: Improved Paper Wallet, Vinyl Style
This is an improved version of theRIAA'spaper wallet made out of scrap vinyl. This is an awesome design by theRIAA. By making it from vinyl, it makes it more durable, waterproof (opposed to paper), adds stability to the pockets (Internal and External), and is an awesome material to add your own decals to.
Step 1: Materials
1. Scrap Vinyl, color of your choice, cut to 8.5"X11"
2. Scissors
3. Exacto knife
4. A mind for safety when handling sharp objects!
Step 2: Folding the Wallet
Follow theRIAAs paper wallet instructions up to step 4. When you get to step 4 start, continue reading.
Step 4:
When folding in the flaps, remove the vinyl backing to adhere the vinyl to itself (I found an exacto knife worked best). This adds durability to outside pockets edge.
Step 5: Optional
Use of piece of vinyl instead of tape.
Step 3: Step 6: Cut Edges
Round corners of flaps so it will be easier to apply to the inside of the wallet.
Step 4: Step 7: Cut and Tuck
1. Peel back first flap and cut off backing.
2. Tuck, carefully, into pocket. (See video)
Step 5: Finished
Now that you have a vinyl wallet, add cool decals to it or just leave it as is! My current vinyl wallet is made out of etched vinyl, it looks like shiny silver. If you have any cool decal ideas or any ideas, let me know!
23 Comments
15 years ago on Step 1
Where does one get scrap vinyl?
Reply 9 months ago
Any local signshop or you can even get vinyl at Walmart now in the craft section. They are little 12" x 48" rolls for craft machines like cricut. They cost about $8 a pc. And have MANY different colors and styles.
13 years ago on Step 1
You can probably get scrap vinyl from your local sign shop. They may charge you something for it. I have also had luck contacting the folks at Java Signs. They had a lot of specialty vinyl that they were willing to cut small pieces of for a few bucks plus shipping. I got glow-in-the-dark vinyl from them and it rules.
It is also important to note that there is a difference between cast adhesive vinyl and calendered adhesive vinyl. Cast is BETTER. It is more durable, and less likely to shrink with time. So if you find some nice person at a sign shop who will hook you up, ask for cast if they have it. Sign shops that do vehicle wraps tend to have lots of cast vinyl scraps.
Reply 9 months ago
You are absolutely correct about the 2 mil cast material being better, however... it is thinner and more difficult to work with on something like this. I would think that a 3 mil calendared vinyl would be extra sturdy as apposed to the cast that is meant for vehicle wraps and will comform to stretched areas without snapping back. Calendared will not. I have and use both and will try both styles and see which works best.
14 years ago on Introduction
do you have to cut the vinyl to the same size as a sheet of normal paper
15 years ago on Introduction
Pretty nice. Also, i'm not sure if it is vinyl or not, but i cut up an old 3-ring binder and used the cover of that. it worked pretty good.
15 years ago on Step 1
yes, please. is this an art supply shop thing?
15 years ago on Introduction
I know they're so sharp! My friends drool over them. LOL! :vP
15 years ago on Introduction
i have the same scizzors. cutter bee? right?
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Haha, yup! They're great! I love the precise tip on them.
15 years ago on Introduction
Nice!
These wallets actually look pretty cool.. might try th(e or i)s out.
Confused? I meant thisor these. :P
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
that would be th(e|i)s(e)... you forgot the final e. :)
15 years ago on Step 5
Interesting. I no longer have to buy wallet again
15 years ago on Step 5
My paper wallet lasted 12 weeks. Can't wait to try this version out! Thanks!
15 years ago on Introduction
An update on my etched vinyl wallet. The center crease where you tape the two ends together is ripping. I forgot that etched vinyl rips easier than regular vinyl. (sacrifice looks for quality) An easy fix is to put another piece of tape/vinyl on the back side of the center crease along with the front.
15 years ago on Introduction
Great 'Ible, when I get my hands on some extra vinyl I'll give this a try.
15 years ago on Introduction
Nice, they look nice. Where can I buy it? Auto decal store?
15 years ago on Introduction
hay, that's a good idea, I used to use tyveck and tape. Now just use a rubber band around my plastic cards. Cash was handy, but I usually spend it on stuff I didn't really need /:
15 years ago on Introduction
Where can you get vinyl paper? I've checked ACMoore and they don't sell it.
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
I used to work at a sign shop, so I have a lot of scraps. You can try a sign shop, I'm sure they would let you dig around for some scraps, or just ask them for a small enough piece.