Doctor Who: Psychic Paper Wallet

Darth Mule · 12-15-2011, 09:45 AM

Just a little project I started messing around with this week. I'm more of a clothing maker. I don't usually get into the prop making, but this was mostly sewing, and I had the materials laying around, so it seemed like a simple enough task.

Anyway. I decided the one big costume prop I was lacking from my Doctor costume was the psychic paper wallet. Just never bothered with one, and THAT always bothered ME. I recently picked up some of the "same bolt as the screen jacket" fabric to make an 11 tweed, and figured it would be a good time to up my prop game as well.

The current images are the prototype. I think every corner is sewn in differently, as I was trying to get a feel for which method worked/looked the best. I acquired the dimensions from Risu, and went from there.

The wallet is a semi-stiff, smooth grain journal leather lined in a Nylon fabric. I opted for the clear vinyl insert over the laminated card, so that I could change out whatever went behind it on the cardstock. The whole thing is backed with a bit of chipboard to stiffen the wallet cover.

Now to go make my "for reals" one and see if I have any mats left over for a couple more.

Bootlegger137 · 12-15-2011, 09:47 AM

Looks damn good.

Been thinking about getting one of these myself.

If you do a run, add me to the list pending the usuals.

jedibugs · 12-15-2011, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bootlegger137

Looks damn good.

Been thinking about getting one of these myself.

If you do a run, add me to the list pending the usuals.

SECONDED!

Organic Mechanic · 12-15-2011, 01:30 PM

I've been meaning to make one of these myself. I'm just not too confident in my sewing machine skills.

I just hope that when I finally do it that it turns out half as good as yours.

Darth Mule · 12-15-2011, 01:34 PM

Noted!

I actually knocked out 4 more of them. I just need to make a trip to tandy for some supplies. The hide was sadly crammed into a box for who knows how long, so I need to see if they have anything to condition and smooth out the wrinkles, Possibly pick up another hide to make more with.

I guess I'll have to figure out what to charge for these puppies...

Organic Mechanic · 12-15-2011, 01:44 PM

Have you thought about making the Doctor's other wallet (the one he keeps his Library Card in) as a companion piece? It's different enough that it'd be worth the effort I think.

Darth Mule · 12-15-2011, 07:20 PM

Hey! somebody dig me up some specs and a nice photoshop of the card, I may be down with that.

Bootlegger137 · 12-15-2011, 07:23 PM

Here's a thread on it...might be worth a PM to those involved?

http://www.therpf.com/f9/11th-doctor...ry-card-82848/

ashden · 12-15-2011, 10:51 PM

I'd love to have one of these if you do a run!

shdl · 12-16-2011, 02:39 AM

if you do a run i am definitely interested

Terrasolo · 12-16-2011, 05:41 AM

Agreed, great job, I'm in for a run should you choose to do so. I'd been trying to find someone with the skills to make this for a while now.

theobeau · 12-16-2011, 06:04 AM

Definitely interested if the price (+ overseas shipping) is right etc...

Best wishes!

Kang1 · 12-17-2011, 01:34 AM

I got the one with the sonic screwdriver. Yours is much better quality!

Darth Mule · 12-17-2011, 10:00 AM

Okay. Decided I should start officially gauging interest.
Put up an interest thread in the junkyard. Head over there and chime in if you want one.

http://www.therpf.com/f13/doctor-who...2/#post2051624

GeneralFROSTY · 12-17-2011, 10:43 AM

A very simple prop but very cool - I need one of these to complete my costume.

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12-15-2011, 09:45 AM	#1
Darth Mule Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,222	Doctor Who: Psychic Paper Wallet Just a little project I started messing around with this week. I'm more of a clothing maker. I don't usually get into the prop making, but this was mostly sewing, and I had the materials laying around, so it seemed like a simple enough task. Anyway. I decided the one big costume prop I was lacking from my Doctor costume was the psychic paper wallet. Just never bothered with one, and THAT always bothered ME. I recently picked up some of the "same bolt as the screen jacket" fabric to make an 11 tweed, and figured it would be a good time to up my prop game as well. The current images are the prototype. I think every corner is sewn in differently, as I was trying to get a feel for which method worked/looked the best. I acquired the dimensions from Risu, and went from there. The wallet is a semi-stiff, smooth grain journal leather lined in a Nylon fabric. I opted for the clear vinyl insert over the laminated card, so that I could change out whatever went behind it on the cardstock. The whole thing is backed with a bit of chipboard to stiffen the wallet cover. Now to go make my "for reals" one and see if I have any mats left over for a couple more.

12-15-2011, 09:47 AM	#2
Bootlegger137 RPF Chum Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 480	Re: Doctor Who: Psychic Paper Wallet Looks damn good. Been thinking about getting one of these myself. If you do a run, add me to the list pending the usuals.

12-15-2011, 01:30 PM	#4
Organic Mechanic 'Letchy' By Request Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 771	Re: Doctor Who: Psychic Paper Wallet I've been meaning to make one of these myself. I'm just not too confident in my sewing machine skills. I just hope that when I finally do it that it turns out half as good as yours.

12-15-2011, 01:34 PM	#5
Darth Mule Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,222	Re: Doctor Who: Psychic Paper Wallet Noted! I actually knocked out 4 more of them. I just need to make a trip to tandy for some supplies. The hide was sadly crammed into a box for who knows how long, so I need to see if they have anything to condition and smooth out the wrinkles, Possibly pick up another hide to make more with. I guess I'll have to figure out what to charge for these puppies...

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12-15-2011, 01:44 PM	#6
Organic Mechanic 'Letchy' By Request Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 771	Re: Doctor Who: Psychic Paper Wallet Have you thought about making the Doctor's other wallet (the one he keeps his Library Card in) as a companion piece? It's different enough that it'd be worth the effort I think.

12-15-2011, 07:20 PM	#7
Darth Mule Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,222	Re: Doctor Who: Psychic Paper Wallet Hey! somebody dig me up some specs and a nice photoshop of the card, I may be down with that.

12-15-2011, 07:23 PM	#8
Bootlegger137 RPF Chum Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 480	Re: Doctor Who: Psychic Paper Wallet Here's a thread on it...might be worth a PM to those involved? http://www.therpf.com/f9/11th-doctor...ry-card-82848/

12-15-2011, 10:51 PM	#9
ashden Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 32	Re: Doctor Who: Psychic Paper Wallet I'd love to have one of these if you do a run!

12-16-2011, 02:39 AM	#10
shdl Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 56	Re: Doctor Who: Psychic Paper Wallet if you do a run i am definitely interested

12-16-2011, 05:41 AM	#11
Terrasolo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 138	Re: Doctor Who: Psychic Paper Wallet Agreed, great job, I'm in for a run should you choose to do so. I'd been trying to find someone with the skills to make this for a while now.

12-16-2011, 06:04 AM	#12
theobeau Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 46	Re: Doctor Who: Psychic Paper Wallet Definitely interested if the price (+ overseas shipping) is right etc... Best wishes!

12-17-2011, 01:34 AM	#13
Kang1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 23	Re: Doctor Who: Psychic Paper Wallet I got the one with the sonic screwdriver. Yours is much better quality!

12-17-2011, 10:00 AM	#14
Darth Mule Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,222	Re: Doctor Who: Psychic Paper Wallet Okay. Decided I should start officially gauging interest. Put up an interest thread in the junkyard. Head over there and chime in if you want one. http://www.therpf.com/f13/doctor-who...2/#post2051624

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12-17-2011, 10:43 AM	#15
GeneralFROSTY Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,222	Re: Doctor Who: Psychic Paper Wallet A very simple prop but very cool - I need one of these to complete my costume.