Introduction: Super Thin Tyvek Card Sleeve Wallet!
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Step 1: Cut Thumb Holes in Two Sleeves
Use your old wallet as a template and traced around the thumb slider with a pen on the Tyvek. These two sleeves will be the outer card holders. Once you outline the thumb slider, cut the hole out with a razor blade. Make sure to put an old or unused card in the sleeve so the blade doesn't cut both sides. Additionally, you should cut a quarter inch slice off the top of the sleeve (third picture) to shorten the outer sleeves relative to the rest of the wallet.
Step 2: Cut Two Side Sliding Sleeves
These next sleeves will be directly behind both of the outer sleeves. To get cards out of the wallet, you can simply slide your thumb and index fingers up the side of the wallet. Use the elliptical cutouts from the last step. Fold one in half length-wise (hot-dog style) and use it as a template for the side sliding holes. Place the template on each of the long edges of an uncut Tyvek sleeve and again trace the shape out with a pen. Then cut along the lines through both sides (unlike the thumb sliders). You should now have two sleeves with thumb sliders and two sleeves with side sliders.
Step 3: Make Money Folder
The last Tyvek sleeve (the one that is not cut) will be directly in the middle of the wallet. Cut one of the long edges off using a razor. Simply cut a very thin strip off. It only needs to allow two sides of the sleeve to be open. Now it is time to put the wallet together.
Step 4: Layout the Wallet
You should now have five sleeve. Two of the sleeves should have thumb sliding holes, two should have side sliding holes, and one should be open on two sides. You can now lay out the wallet. I positioned all sleeves in the same direction so all cards would be upright when using the wallet. Alternatively, you could have the back two sleeves (side slider and thumb slider) face opposite as the front two. This would allow both sliders to operate in alternate direction (slide down for one sleeve, up for the other), but cards facing down could slide out.
Step 5: Glue Thumb Slider to Side Slider
Now glue the back of the thumb slider to the front of the side slider (either side could be considered the front). In the photo, the thumb slider is left, and the side slider is right. I used Krazy Glue but any super glue will work well (cyanoacrylate based). Since super glue sets quickly, I started at the base and worked in strips. I glued the base together, let it set, then a strip a little higher, etc. Make sure to apply the glue to only the areas that will be in contact, or you can quickly get you fingers stuck. Glue both sets together, facing the same direction (up in the picture).
Step 6: Glue Two Card Holders to the Money Folder
Now glue the back of the side sliders to the outside of the money folder. Here is where you decide if you want the card holders to face opposite ways. I chose to have all the sleeves oriented the same way and it worked well. Feel free to experiment though.
Step 7: Load It Up
After all the pieces are glued together, you can put your cards and money in. Make sure the glue is dry though! I found that the sleeves could fairly easily hold two cards each (a total of eight) and my money holder is currently holding five bills (folded in half).
43 Comments
12 years ago on Introduction
Nice design. Cards are my current main problem -- health plans, travel, discount... and finding a wallet which will handle them all, even if I put several in each compartment, has been a challenge. Some variant on your approach might do what I need.
12 years ago on Introduction
Just made mine. Works pretty decent. I used some heavy duty double stick tape that seems to bind it rather well. I then used some glue on the binding to make it a little sturdier. In all a nice design. Thanks!
12 years ago on Introduction
I made my own wallet and it holds 12 cards and it has a money slot.
13 years ago on Introduction
TYVEK SLEEVES like the ones used in this tutorial are available in 10-for-$3 packs on eBay. The seller ships to continental US only, unfortunately.
13 years ago on Introduction
13 years ago on Introduction
i am pretty sure the wallettt i bought is tyvek. it is a nyc subway map folded
origima style into a functioning wallett.
i bought it at a store in the village but had to make some mods to iy to make it usable.
The first problem was the materiasl was way too slippery. i would take the walett out of my pocket and it would shoot out of my hand if i had a firm grip on it.. losse grip and it would just slide out. i was worried i was going to lose my wallett so i had to use rubber bands on it for a while got the added friction in ,my pocket.
i found some clear spray acriylic that is osed for traction on stairs, etc.
i gave the walleett a couple coats and every month or so i give another coat.
the spray acrylic solved the slip problem.
I had to glue a couple areas, as the folds were coming undone when opening it, no big deal.
i have to remember to pick up a subway map and see if i can replicate the folds or try a different design.
i get compliments everyday at the cashiers when i pull out my wallet.
people always ask where i got it .
The other good thing about the subway map design, is the grab and run thieves are less likely to target you when paying for a item at a outside vendor. They think your holding a free subway map.
13 years ago on Introduction
can we use index card making a tyvek wallet
13 years ago on Introduction
15 years ago on Introduction
where do you get the envelopes?
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
at teh post office....
THERE FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hooray!!! that means if you mess up, it really doesnt matter!
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
I purchased the sleeves on Ebay. They were $3 for a pack of 5. I have heard you can get them from banks as well. They give them out to protect the magnetic strips on credit cards.
14 years ago on Step 2
It is awesome but instructions are a bit unclear send a reply please :)
15 years ago on Step 7
hmm i don't understand can you make a video on making it and send it at Rihan.cool@gmail.com thanks
Reply 14 years ago on Step 7
you said it there should be a video for the tyvek wallet instructions p.s. can you please right back connor
Reply 14 years ago on Step 7
yes and lol?
14 years ago on Step 7
thank you it helped allot and I have been making paper wallets past the few days and this is the best paper wallet yet and the best in the world
15 years ago on Introduction
ohoho, i can see your SUID card! :) this is a great idea. i never thought to do that, but i'll definitely start. it'd be a nice way to organize all of my gift cards...
15 years ago on Step 2
You need better pics.. it is blurry
15 years ago on Introduction
great design, i made mine from paper though because i dont have tyvek
15 years ago on Introduction
I'm going to make one for my boyfriend, I'm sure he'll think it's pretty cool. It looks cool, I just need to find where to get the paper. I may try the post office like darcitananda suggested. This is a really good idea though. Props. =]