Arrow Quiver Prop Tutorial

For our production of Peter Pan and Wendy, one of our lost boys needed a bow, an arrow quiver, and some arrows. One of my students had a long bow, so all we needed to create was an arrow quiver prop and some arrows to go with it, so we set to work.

Supplies

2 Empty Pringles Cans
X-ACTO Knife
a belt (I used a worn out one that I had on hand.)
Duct Tape
Scissors
Leather Punch or hammer & nail
2 6″ Zip Ties
Light & Dark brown flat paint (I used acrylic, but latex would also be good.)

Step 1: The Body

Begin by cleaning out your two Pringles cans and setting the lids aside (you can use the lids for my alligator costume tutorial). Cut the metal bottom off of one of the cans with an X-ACTO Knife. Next, attach the two cans together with duct tape in order to create one longer cylinder for your arrows.

In order to create a leather texture for your quiver, run Duct Tape loosely around your cylinder, slightly pulling back and forth as you go around to help create a wrinkled effect. Press the duct tape down as you go so that it adheres well.

Step 2: Paint

Once you’ve got the body covered with Duct Tape, paint it with a coat of light brown. Once this dries, dry brush a darker coat of brown to help the wrinkles stand out.

Step 3: The Shoulder Strap

In order to attach the shoulder strap, begin by punching two holes in the bottom either with a leather punch or a hammer and nail. (If you use the leather punch, use the smallest with the pointy end and gently tap until the hole gets larger. If you are too agressive, you will badly bend the bottom/metal.) Add two more holes on the side by turning a pair of scissors back and forth in order to create the holes. Cut the buckle off of a belt and use zip tie to attach the belt.

*Hint: In order to get the zip tie to easily go in at an angle, you can curl the zip tie on the end by bending it so it will easily go into one hole and out the other.

Here is the finished quiver:

Bonus: Arrow Prop Tutorial

Supplies:

Duct Tape
Scissors
Dowel

Step 1: Attaching a “Feather”

For the feather, place 2 three inch pieces of duct tape, facing each other, on either side of one end of the dowel. Cut the outside end and inside ends at an angle toward the dowel and then cut thin strips all the way down, angled toward the dowel. Ruffle these with your fingers in order to separate them and help them stand out.

Step 2: The Arrow Head

For the arrow head, attach 2 two inch lengths of masking tape on either side of the dowel on the opposite end as the feather. Then trim at an angle away from the dowel at the end. You may want to add a few layers in this manner in order for it to be sturdier, or you could cut a couple of blade shaped pieces of cardboard to attach on either side of the dowel with duct tape for an even sturdier arrow head.

Step 3: (Optional): Stain

You could leave the shaft a natural light shade of wood or if you want, you could use wood stain in order for it to be a warm brown tone.

In Conclusion

This arrow quiver prop tutorial and bonus arrow prop tutorial are both great projects for beginners. They provide a usable prop that is sturdy, inexpensive, and easy to make. Happy prop making!

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