DIY Customization: Make Your Quiver Time Card Case Truly Yours

Hello, champions of the card table!
Have you ever looked at your Quiver or Bolt Card Case and thought,

“It’s awesome, but I wish it could have a bit more…me”?

Well, today is your lucky day because we’re rolling up our sleeves and diving into the world of DIY customization, all thanks to the brilliant guide provided by the talented Beyond the Machina.

Step-by-Step to Your Personal Masterpiece

Step 1: Gather Your Materials

You’ll need:

• A Quiver Card Case or Bolt Card Case
• 1 inch thick painter’s tape
• Posca pens or equivalent paint pens
• Clear gloss spray

Step 2: Prep Your Case

Once the Quiver arrives, open it up from its lovely box. Remove the protective plastic and zipper guard.
Remove all contents from the quiver and put them aside.

Step 3: Tape It Up

With painters tape tape all around the Quiver along with the zippers all the way to the bottom. There’s no need overall to tape the bottom itself. Take two strips of tape along the nameplate and then VERY carefully cut around the plate leaving just the shape of the plate. Rather leave some tape than cut into the quiver.

Make sure to press the tape down firmly along the edges to prevent any paint bleed.

Step 4: Sketch It Out

Very carefully with a 2B or softer B pencil draw what you intend to paint. If you make a mistake you can carefully and gently erase and then clean shavings with a moist but not wet washcloth or similar.

This is your vision, your game plan – don’t be afraid to erase and adjust until it’s just right.

Step 5: Color Your World

After drawing what you intend to paint, draw over the pencil with a 1M or 3M black posca pen. Let it dry. Once you have that outline, slowly take your colored posca pens to the inside and just get a surface coat, more or less coloring in the outline you’ve made. Let it dry. Once it’s dry, I suggest coloring it again to make the colors stick and look brighter. Once that is done go over again with black where needed to make a clean outline.

For black Quivers I suggest working with a spotlight or nice desk lamp so you can see where you have painted with black.

Step 6: Repeat Step 5

Repeat that process until the entire Quiver is painted.

Step 7: Seal the Deal

Once the artwork is complete, take it and the gloss seal spray to a well ventilated area and spray the sealant over the quiver from about 2-3 feet away. let it sit for a minute, turn the Quiver around (so you’d get the back part of the art) and spray it again.

This will protect your design from the wear and tear of travel and gaming sessions.

Step 8: Wait

Let the Quiver sit and just vibe for a bit, letting the seal set and all that.

Step 9: Remove the tape

Remove the tape from the Quiver and clean up any residue left behind on the zippers and quiver emblem.

Step 10: Appreciate Your Work

After the spray has dried, step back and admire your custom Quiver Time case. You’ve taken something great and made it even greater – and totally unique to you.

A Few Tips from Beyond the Machina

• Patience is key! Let the paint dry fully between layers to achieve the best look.
• Experiment with colors on a piece of paper first to make sure they pop just the way you want them to on the case.
• Share your design with the community! We all love to see the amazing ways you personalize your gaming gear.

Do you want a Custom Made Quiver/Bolt made by Beyond the Machina?

Hopefully this guide helps you create your own custom Quiver!
I know the few I have made and am working on have been a really fun and fulfilling challenge. I look forward to seeing what all is created with the help of this guide. If you have any more questions feel free to message me on any of my socials (Beyond the Machina) or email me at Beyondthemachina@gmail.com

Ready, Set, Customize!

Now that you have the know-how, it’s time to let your creativity run wild. Remember, this isn’t just about making your case look cool (though that’s a big part of it).
It’s about putting a piece of yourself into the gear that accompanies you to every game night and tournament.

A huge shout-out to Beyond the Machina for this fun and accessible guide to case customization.
Check out their work for more inspiration and tips on making your Quiver Time Case a work of art.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your supplies and start your DIY project today. Who knows? Your design might just become the new envy of the gaming community!

Happy customizing & Happy Quiver Time, everyone!