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If you already know how to do everything with a bow and arrow thanks to other links on this site and yet you still cannot make a container for your arrows (otherwise known as a quiver), then read on. You'll be toting your arrows around in no time.
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Find some sort of fabric for your quiver, such as a piece of leather, an old shirt, or even an old blanket. -
Flatten out your fabric and fold it at the bottom and up the sides, leaving only the top part open.Advertisement -
Sew the two sides together and the bottom separate so that your arrows will not fall out. -
Get some sort of string to use with the quiver (one really long string or two different, shorter strings). -
Put a slit into the quiver in the middle and the bottom (the slit in the bottom is optional; it is just so the quiver will not slide on your shoulder). Pull the string through the middle slit first and then the bottom; make sure the two ends are on different parts of the quiver (if this doesn't make sense now, don't worry; it will later on). -
Put it on your back (on your right shoulder if you are right-handed and vice versa). At this point you should have one string dangling behind you and the other one with each end of the string in each hand. You should have the ends positioned at your diaphragm. -
Tie the two ends together like you would tie your shoes, then take the other string and tie those ends together around your waist.
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QuestionWhat type of leather should I use for a quiver?Peggy Carlton is a Leather Expert based in Tacoma, WA. In 2005, she founded PeggySueAlso Leather, a cutting edge leather seller and one of the largest sellers on Etsy. PeggySueAlso Leather buys from some of the largest and best tanneries in the world, and were the first to offer more niche sizes to support a wider range of clients from shoe makers, to earring makers, to bag makers, and more. PeggySueAlso Leather carries around 165,000 sq ft of leather in stock, with unique offerings like digitally printed leather and custom orders.You'll need a leather that’s tough, strong, and will keep its shape. The best choice is vegetable-tanned leather that’s 6–8 ounces thick. This leather is thick enough to protect your arrows and stiff enough to stay upright, plus you can decorate it by carving, stamping, or dyeing it however you like. It’s also great because it gets better with time, looking even cooler as it ages. If you want a softer quiver, like one you wear on your back or hip, oil-tanned leather is a good option. It’s more flexible but still strong enough to handle being used outside. Just avoid really thin leathers like lamb or suede—they might look nice, but they can’t handle the weight of the arrows or all the moving around. When you go to pick your leather, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Tell the person at the store you’re making a quiver and explain how you’re going to use it. They’ll help you choose the right kind of leather for your project!
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QuestionHow long does the leather have to be?Community AnswerI would say as long as you'd like it to be, but make sure to first measure your arrows, to make sure they will fit. Also take into consideration your height, because you might need to make it longer to fit your proportions. Most quivers are somewhere between 20-30 inches long though.
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QuestionWhat materials can I use to make a quiver?Community AnswerYou can make yours from leather. Leather can be purchased from most fabric stores.
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Tips
- If you want your quiver to last a long time, try to use leather.Thanks
- Make sure your arrows go into the quiver head first, leaving the side with the feathers about two inches away from the top of the quiver.Thanks
- Get a strong, weather(water,heat sun,ect.) resistant part,Like a large PVC pipe section or even cardboard and then hot glue a fabric or leather piece to the outside. This results in a stronger quiver that lasts longer and is better than a simple piece of cloth.Thanks
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Warnings
- When making the slits in the quiver, make sure to position your hands so they don't get cut.Thanks
- If you are working on the wood version, be careful with coals when burning the centre of the wood.Thanks
- Don't allow the coals to fall off the wood and hit your hands. Try digging a small hole and putting one end of the wood into it for support.Thanks
- Be careful when sewing the quiver together so as not to prick your finger.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- fabric such as an old shirt or blanket or leather.
- wood (for second version of the quiver)
- string (two different pieces are recommended.)
- needle & thread (something to sew the quivers sides and bottom)
- knife or another cutting tool.
- coals (if you choose to make the wooden version of the quiver.)
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