UP CYCLE: Making a Wallet from a Hamburger Wrapper

A couple of months ago I made myself a quick leather wallet. I think it turned out pretty nice so I thought I’d make another one. This time I’ll show you how to make one too!
The design is pretty simple and could be adapted to lots of other materials.
"Mister Exposition" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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[@Vikingwerk]

Finally someone on youtube who does basic leather work, and actually finishes their edges! really nice wallet!

[@GregsGarage]

Took me awhile to solve the riddle of the wrapper. LOL. Great looking piece.

[@Grunblau]

+Greg's Garage Thanks! While I was working with the leather I was day dreaming about all of the picnics and cookouts that single cow might have been to...

[@D1cko888]

Brian Oltrogge here I was thinking it was a click bait title. Well done.

[@drpipe]

I still didn't get it !

[@charredskeleton]

Berkeley Jones Hamburger is usually beef. Beef is cow. The leather he used is cowhide.

[@gsalinas1229]

Brian Oltrogge any possible way you sell one like this, I have one almost exactly like this but it doesn’t have the bill fold. Which I fell in love with. Please please in anyway could I buy this wallet from you.

[@robertqueberg4612]

This takes me back almost sixty years to leathercraft in jr. high shop class. Mr. Johns would have given you an A+. I enjoy your projects and their presentation. First class.

[@ChristopherChisolm]

10/10 for title, cool project detail was fantastic

[@Grunblau]

+Christopher Chisolm Thank you!!

[@Grunblau]

+Christopher Chisolm Thank you very much for your comment!

[@ethanbrown9985]

Brian Oltrogge what thread did you use, also great title?

[@MakeSomething]

This is great! Keeping this video in my back pocket for future reference.

[@Grunblau]

+Make Something Ha! I see what you did there :). Thanks for your comment!

[@SkullyWoodMetal]

I kept waiting to see the MacDonald's logo some where. I was at the end before I caught on to what you meant by hamburger wrapper. Great video and great project.

[@enmodo]

I'm guessing half the views are from people thinking the same. Sneaky!

[@m31uk3]

thank you for allowing me to keep my high expectations of quality. nothing worth having comes easy. I truly appreciate you sharing your work with us.

[@johnpaulsartorius9390]

Best Wallet and video I’ve seen In a while

[@James1024B]

Hey Brian. any chance we could get more content. the quality of your work and attention to detail is phenomenal. every video i watch only makes me want to watch more. thx for your contributions.

[@Grunblau]

+James1024B Thank you for your comment! I'll try to remember to point the camera at more stuff... :)

[@MrJmak642]

Agree, your videos and work product are incredible. This is one of the channels I watch as soon as you release content. Understand how time intensive it is making videos though. Do you have the patreon?

[@Marilovelace]

Brian Oltrogge why u clickbait

[@jasonsexton8869]

Bit late on the reply to this as I just saw the video, but he was completely honest with his title. He did use a piece of burger wrapper for making a wallet. Natural burger wrapper. After all, doesn't the skin wrap around what will one day become said burger? ;)

[@seamusrobertson8875]

I made a very similar wallet myself based on your design. It's been an amazing wallet for personal use, I added in an extra flap for a windowed ID slot and I made the card slot shorter on the 4 1/2" side so it was more of a cover than a full slot because I had some trouble making mine easily accessible. All in all a great piece you designed, thanks for the video!

[@b3ans4eva]

Nothing like watching a craftsman at work with old timey music in the background. :p

[@gregor_b1]

There is something so satisfying about watching a sharp edge beveler that's rounds fresh leather

[@llewjphillips]

I was searching for ideas on making an electrician's tool bag and tripped over your video. Glad I did. Will be checking out the rest of your channel.

[@ElijahWilsonsWorld]

Wow, Leather is an actual wrapper for hamburger...........You Sir, are a genius! 💯

[@thanismurugathas2929]

it took me almost 20 minutes to find your comment! I just wasn't getting the pun & then your comment from 4 years ago saved me from insanity! thank you so much

[@Cmac0099]

beautiful wallet! the rounded edges are a nice touch. for my personal taste I liked the raw chunkiness of the square edge to show off the thickness of that full grain leather. i would guess most viewers probably like the finished look. the great thing about making your own is making it your way! great video! thanks!

[@PrenticeBoy1688]

Edge snot: the hallmark of fine leatherworking.

[@eclipsedat3am]

Hey, sorry for the late comment! That wallet looks great. I’m not a big fan of that particular design for a wallet, but the craftsmanship is amazing. I love how you used basic tools to create a product that is finished so nicely. It helps build more motivation for beginners like me. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaeld.ringleka8982]

you dont see a lot of leather work anymore, nice job

[@benbotanel1582]

I watched the whole thing and then wondered 'where the was the McDonalds wrapper?' Then I got it.

[@nathangek]

Ben Botanel haha same here 😂

[@Grunblau]

+Ben Botanel When I was trying it out first on those close to me... "Where does hamburger come from?" "McDonalds" "Well yes, but before that.." :)

[@Razan3bdullah]

i watched it twice i didnt get it yet

[@nathangek]

It's made of a hamburger wrapper, aka leather which wraps around a cow :)

[@Razan3bdullah]

now i got it

[@BradleyMakesThings]

Great wallet and video! Your work is always so well done. And the AvE reference was on point! As was the hamburger wrapper - that one took me a second though.

[@wyattoneable]

It may be simple but there is a lot of detail work on that dude. Very cool.

[@AnthonyMalesys]

You sir, deserves the cherry on the cake. Such an amazing skill

[@mikemireles2804]

It's an awesome wallet . And I like the fact that you take your time to explain how to do it . 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@thelyingscotsman7993]

It takes skill to make it look so easy,good job.

[@brandleeshadden5913]

Damn. You can move your hands like a superhero.

[@jurgenbrandt642]

I love it. Maybe one of the beautifullest wallets i've seen

[@brendrsue9929]

Thank you for doing this in "fast forward" OH, how I wish more people would do this for instructional vids!!! They waste my limited bandwidth and my time. AWESOME video!

[@fireforcecreative]

You have amazing skills. What a stunning design in simplicity, but elegance.

[@rapidroy7]

Because you showed how to do this,Going to buy you the Biggest Hamburger Sandwich you ever seen!!!

[@Mikhandmaker]

Beautiful wallet Brian!👍

[@yesemitesam333]

That's how you bait clicks people. Oh, and I'm glad I watched it all as it was really helpful and informative.

[@gall_blader_works]

I can't believe people disliked this vid. What's up with that? This was a great video tutorial, nice closeup shots, and clear voice work. Beautiful wallet too!

[@ahmedelamin8334]

I am pretty sure one of my other self from the multi universe are doing leather crafting!, i like this so much.

[@garenne0169]

You're killing me....every thing you make is amazing. Congrats

[@DohosanV]

Your projects are always phenomenal. love your videos keep up the great work.

[@kentabenno]

That roundover thingy looks so satisfying. wanna try that

[@shanejonas6435]

Lol.. Love it. I get weird looks from people when I'm taking video or pictures and drop a fyf or if I'm just trying to concentrate and I drop in fyf LOL Awesome.. Subed...

[@Grunblau]

Lol, yeah. I thought more people would get it.... thanks!

[@staceyjones8201]

Simplified handsome wallet . Nicely done !

[@austindorf83]

Making this right now. Awesome how-to vid. Thanks!!

[@taipeipersonality]

I got the hamburger wrapper joke about halfway through. I laughed. Great vid and great project!

[@akarpowicz]

I don't have leather, but lots of denim. I will try this in a double layer of heavy denim. Maybe use some red canvas for the inside. THANKS for the inspiration.

[@thanismurugathas2929]

damn i bet that turned out awesome!! probably would look more designer than many luxury brands out there.

[@UriValdez]

Simple and elegant, love it!

[@josuelservin2409]

The title really threw me off, I was sharpening my pitchfork and ready to compose an angry post about click bait and whatnot... Then it hits me like a train and could not contain a chuckle. Well played sir. The wallet was certainty beautiful, I'm definitely going to make one for myself. Thanks!

[@Grunblau]

+Josuel Servin Thank you for your comment! No baiting intended :). It actually never occurred to me that people might rather see a McDouble wrapper turned into some kind of useless wallet rather than a tongue-in-cheek jab at 'upcycling' through satire :).

[@DerekSpeareDSD]

Two thumbs for a clever title!

[@BushImports]

That turned out pretty good.

[@HubrisInc]

that is a terrible pun, Brian, and I'm proud of you.

[@cheaneysaddles]

Entertaining as well as informative. Good leatherworking skills.

[@findvoltage]

I cant say ive ever had a hamburger served in that sort of paper before though the snot does ring a bell!

[@Grunblau]

+findvoltage Every hamburger you ever had was wrapped in leather at some point. ThatstheJoke.jpg

[@BassClass100]

Took me some time, but the title was VERY SMART!!!

[@rocketn8]

Cleverest clickbait title I've ever seen.

[@nobrick321]

i said the same thing.

[@A380FIN]

not cool.

[@PrenticeBoy1688]

I understood the title before watching the video and it made me chuckle.

[@wika1984]

Out of curiosity, who downvotes videos like these? This is very good. Last week, I bought paracord to make myself a bracelet because I wasn't happy with the bracelets I've been seeing, so I learned to make one myself. And I did and it's better than the paracord bracelets I've been searching for at camping stores, amazing and sport stores. Now I'm looking for a minimalist wallet that fits my criteria. I can't find one. I have to make one. Thanks. This will be my next project. Can you answer me one thing though: how much money is a project like this? On paracord I spent $20 (100ft 550 and 32ft 325 for trial and error before perfecting my bracelet...and a lighter). I'm patient when it comes to funding.

[@yubes88]

I loved this video and design! I made myself one about 9 months ago and it has been perfect! Thanks so much for the design.

[@Grunblau]

Glad to hear! Mine is still going strong too...

[@jimmydiresta]

Did you come today ?? I missed you? !! Let's stay in touch.. great to chat and finally meet up! jimmy

[@Grunblau]

+jimmydiresta Hey Jimmy! I had to get back early to meet a Monday deadline... It was worth the drive for the meet up! Plus chillin with MrPete222 was an unexpected bonus! Definitely keep in touch!

[@The_Devil_Nside]

is no one using phrasing anymore? lol

[@gabesantoriello8402]

Love your design

[@cherylsimmons784]

Beautiful. Now, I want to try and make one for my sons. Thank you

[@alston523]

GOD!!!THIS IS AN AMAZING WALLET!!!!

[@ianbyrne465]

Oh wait! A hamburger wrapper because hamburgers are made of beef and leather is cowhide! That's actually really smart!

[@robinson-foundry]

Now make one out of Human Wrapper! It puts the lotion on its skin!!

[@nicolemitchell446]

CenterFireMade ah ha ha. Hamburger wrapper didn't make me laugh but your comment was brilliant!

[@philipmacduffie7612]

CenterFireMade Better get out that check book. www.humanleather.co.uk/humanleatherproducts.html

[@scaramanga4925]

Very impressive improvisation here, Brian. Excellent work showed here. Keep up the good work!

[@systemid12]

I was hoping for the fast food variety, but well played sir. Well played.

[@thewizdad]

This is a really cool design! Took me a min to get the wrapper reference. I really like that you describe everything you use. Great video!

[@thewizdad]

I subb’d Since Jimmy DiResta likes you too. 👍

[@StuffUCanMake]

Nice and compact leather. I also light the way you used lighting.

[@earlelzy9975]

Love the design

[@online_screen_name]

That looks lovely. Really nice and simple design.

[@swabby429]

Practice makes perfect. It's a beauty.

[@TheWoodWerker]

Wow Brian! Best tutorial ever! Thanks for Sharing! Have A Super Week!.....Gus

[@Grunblau]

+TheWoodWerker You bet! Thanks for watching!!!

[@xplodn]

I picked up some hamburger wrapper today, you Sir have inspired me to do something! I might not have all the tools but I'll see what happens

[@Grunblau]

+Bryan Rector That is great news! You don't need a lot of tools to do leather work! There are a lot of tutorials online but I like to keep things simple... next thing you know you'll have your own booth at the next renaissance festival! :)

[@xplodn]

I am hoping I can come up with something respectable. You have a ton of talent and skills with all of this stuff you are into.

[@noobsaibot1146]

Simplicity at its highest!!

[@kjellski]

What a nice wallet! Really nice seeing it come together with such care for detail! :) thank you for sharing!

[@marwanmohamed1628]

Very nice one I love it and it is very simple

[@rekozma]

Wished there was a way I could just buy one from you. Hand crafted made by a human. I know it would cost more then the store bought ones (crap ass china wallets) but the one you did is just what I like to carry. Simple and solid leather. Cheers from California

[@shaiknj]

I bought a really cool wallet for myself last month. Now I have a very good idea how it was made. thanks.

[@Grunblau]

Cool man! When that one wears out, you should take that opportunity to make one your self!

[@MrAriano65]

Wow...me sorprendió ese diseño, quedó un 10👍🖐️❤️🇨🇱

[@keatman]

The video and music was so good, I forgot about whatever hamburger wrapping

[@harrymiley3707]

FYF... I appreciate the new silent acronym. I watch AvE also.

[@carlosrichard6921]

This wallet is pretty sweet. Those stitches tho...

[@TheRuko15]

Did you think about cutting out a finger slot in the side pocket to make it easier to get things out?

[@DeletedDeleter]

It took me 30 min to figure dis out its because leather is made out of cows and hamburgers are to and the wrapper part refers to the leather being able to wrap around . this is the most clever click bait I have ever seen in my life lol

[@مسواك-ز7ذ]

Nice job mate. I wish I knew how to make wallets.

[@QusaiNsour]

nice , so simple and straight to the point , thanx for sharing

[@Grunblau]

Thank you for your comment! +قصي النسور

[@SamarG5]

لو يعلمونا هيك بالمدارس كان عنا صناعات وانتاج عربي

[@MaghoxFr]

2+ minutes in the video "OOOOOH Hamburguer wrapper...I get it..." Cracked me up I have to say.

[@shugars73]

You sound just like a young David McCullough. You should do the narration for the next Ken Burns documentary.

[@josearnaldopinheirodossant7712]

Good job ! Congratulations !

[@TheMegaboner1]

Your craftsmanship is second to none!

[@DMBMattMan]

Sooooooo I finally got the joke at 6:45 into the video. Just started laughing out loud. Nice one.

[@oskar322]

Just found this from my recommended feed. You're wicked 👍

[@Grunblau]

Thanks!

[@Ntyler01mil]

That is a very nice wallet.

[@PaulPirie]

I also fell in to the trap of being confused by the title. But I like the wallet design, thanks for sharing.

[@MakersMadLab]

Awesome video! Loved the music.

[@Grunblau]

+Innovative Tom Thanks!

[@sidsid_sidharth3558]

Great build.

[@Rubixonfire]

The whole title is a dad joke, you'll be an excellent father one day sir

[@toddkamuf6814]

Very nice, love the cash pocket!!! Awesome video, just letting you l am going to borrow your cash pocket idea for my credit card wallet that l make!! I am a barber by trade but a leather worker hobbyist at night when l get home from work.

[@Dirtbaghippy]

I swore for a minute that this was the same guy who narrates How Its Made.

[@chancejacksonammirata5406]

Beautiful! I would love a wallet like that! There just super expensive.

[@Grunblau]

+Chance Ammirata Just need a couple tools and you can make as many as you want!

[@828media2]

just came across this video in my feed and loved it!! Keep up the great work!!

[@rudimarx7024]

the consistency of snot ... hahaha, love it

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

As always, great video and content from you. Count me as one of the slow ones with your humor this time, but great once I got there. The FYF I came up with is "for your funds". I like your better!

[@Grunblau]

+Tom's Dreamshop Worx Thanks for the comment! FYF => "Focus You Fawk" -AvE

[@wm17959]

I made this project today and it turned out really good. Thanks so much for the video! Mine is a little different but very similar. Same basic design.

[@Grunblau]

+wm17959 That's awesome! Congratulations!

[@ChrisVGuitarist]

This reminded me of a job process from Daniel Tiger or Sesame Street. You have the same voice. Cool wallet too.

[@ToB3Frank]

Another great video. Keep up the good work.