Realized it’s been a month since we last posted here; have been busy bees! 🐝 We’re ahead of schedule on fur orders, but we bumped processing time back to 4-6 weeks due to the Dragon order queue. We appreciate your patience and support! 🙇

Thank you @turtlesmithy.bsky.social / @malindachan.bsky.social for my Halmarut horns! A perfect green!

Introducing Lae'knaught, my FFXI adventurer! Favored mercenary of Jeuno, warrior bound by Odin in defiance of Altana, and a ranger who loves collecting shiny rocks. She's an absolutely menace. Photo/Edit: @wheresdevin.bsky.social Ears/Tail: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social #FFXI #Laeknaught #cosplay

Deep in thought. 🤔🐸 #ffxiv #ff14 #erenville #viera #cosplay Outfit by @juicecoser.bsky.social (bag by me!) Viera ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Wig by @keimeirg.bsky.social 📸 by @hakuoro.bsky.social

If you know, you know 🌿 A new color is available: Moss Green 💚 turtlesmithy.etsy.com/listing/6887... We’re adding this color option to our other dragon listings as well, but it is already available for our F-02 horn set and tails #ffxiv #cosplay #ff14 #ffxivaura #Halmarut

It’s always nice to run into other male Viera out in the wild. 🥹 #ff14 #ffxiv #holmat #viera #maleviera #cosplay My ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

What a year. Started off with some burnout, and going off into 2026 feeling refreshed and ready to work on new cosplays again. Spent most of the year working on myself and other hobbies, both new and old. Thanks for sticking with me, y'all. ❤️ Credits will be in the next post, there's so many 🫣

We’re back to processing orders after our HolMat + holiday break 🎄 If your order has an urgent deadline but you haven’t sent us a message yet, be sure to let us know ASAP!

Random passerby: “Damn, that’s a big bunny..” 😂🐇 #ff14 #ffxiv #viera #cosplay #holmat Viera ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

It’s dangerous to go alone. 🐇🐸 #ffxiv #ff14 #erenville #viera #cosplay Outfit by @juicecoser.bsky.social (bag by me!) Viera ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Wig by @keimeirg.bsky.social 📸 by @hakuoro.bsky.social

Life imitates art. 🐰 Winter wishes and happy Starlight! ⭐ Ears expertly crafted by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social 💖 I couldn't be happier with how they turned out! Thank you! #finalfantasyxiv #ffxivselfieday #ffxivselfie #ff14selfie #viera #vears

We must remember those who came before, to lead those who walk after. Cosplay: me! Horns/Tail: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Wig: @/vickiebane (IG) Photo/Edit: @/final_egirl (IG) #Aeneas #cosplay #FFXIV

Happy Final Fantasy Friday 🤎 Did a Wuk Lamat makeup test for patch week! Was able to finish up all of 7.4 content before holiday rush 🐾 #ff14 #ffxiv Wig: @malindachan.bsky.social (Also @turtlesmithy.bsky.social tail but it's hard to see)

I wasn’t expecting we’d have a nice photoshoot for Spice and Wolf at ColNorth, so I didn’t bring my fruit basket to conserve car space. Luckily I had a single apple left among our road trip snacks though LOL 🍎 Holo: me Kraft Lawrence: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social 📸: @fxdandy.bsky.social

In other news, @turtlesmithy.bsky.social and I will be at Holiday Matsuri as Cosplay Academy instructors this year! We’ll be doing leather and weathering workshops again, and I have a new wig workshop for covering foam/forms with hair.

We had a good weekend! Thank you for supporting our small business. Our sale is still going today if you need something for FFXIV Fan Festival! 15% off everything, ending at midnight. Fur orders are expected to ship before Christmas. New Dragon orders might not be finished until January.

I do look cool, yeah, but even cooler with my bodyguards 😎 Rufus Shinra: me Rude: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Reno: @mimicrycosplay.bsky.social 📸: @fxdandy.bsky.social Rufus 3D prop files: Ladyxzero + Villainhusbando (IG) #ff7r #ffvii #ff7

Travel buddies. 🐇🐸🐸🐸 #ffxiv #ff14 #erenville #viera #cosplay 📸 by @hakuoro.bsky.social Outfit by @juicecoser.bsky.social Ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Wig by @keimeirg.bsky.social

I’m thankful for where I am today, with friends and family who support me and my craft. I’m thankful for my husband @turtlesmithy.bsky.social for taking that journey alongside me. Life as an artist can be difficult, but it is less so with you. ❤️ 📸: @fxdandy.bsky.social #spiceandwolf

We will be hosting our yearly 15% off sale during Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Due to the timing of FFXIV Fanfest ticket sales, our processing times for our handmade dragon and fur accessories are longer than usual for this time of year. (1/2)

Here we have @wandererlila.bsky.social modeling our M-04 set featuring a mix of Sapphire and Ruby powders! We love the matching eye makeup 💙❤️💙 📸: Brian Boling #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivcosplay #ffxivaura

Just some adventurin’. #ffxiv #ff14 #erenville #viera #cosplay @juicecoser.bsky.social really did kill it with the outfit. 🥹 (bag by me!) Viera ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Wig by @keimeirg.bsky.social 📸 by @hakuoro.bsky.social

Here we have @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social showcasing our M-03 set with silver highlights. Behold the cape flip! This set (as well as F-03) were not ready prior to 2023 FFXIV Fanfest, but we have them now! 🎉 📸: Brian Boling #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivcosplay #ffxivaura

Erenville ‘n pals. 🐇🐸🐸🐸 #ffxiv #ff14 #erenville #viera #cosplay 📸 by @hakuoro.bsky.social Outfit by @juicecoser.bsky.social Ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Wig by @keimeirg.bsky.social

Our processing times are increasing due to Fanfest hype! If you need an order in time for Christmas, we recommend ordering asap. We plan to have a Black Friday-Cyber Monday deal, but unfortunately due to the queue/timing, orders placed during that sale likely won’t arrive in time for Christmas. 🙇

What’s next on the list, hm? 🤔🐇🐸 #ffxiv #ff14 #viera #erenville Loving these shots of Erenville by @hakuoro.bsky.social. 🥹 Outfit by @juicecoser.bsky.social Ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Wig by @keimeirg.bsky.social

Our very own @turtlesmithy.bsky.social in his M-02 set! He used a combination of powders for a custom set of Sapphire with Ruby tips. 📸: @mahoumaddie.bsky.social #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivcosplay #ffxivaura #dragon

Forgot to post here; we will be at ColNorth!

Our M-01 horn set was one of the first we ever made! @mimicrycosplay.bsky.social became our apprentice while we were adjusting the masters and remaking molds as they wore out. Ethan casted his own sapphire horn set pictured here! 📸: Brian Boling #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivcosplay #ffxivaura #dragon

Here’s @berrybabecos.bsky.social about to go into battle with our F-01 set in Sapphire, which is our most popular highlight color! 📸: @mahoumaddie.bsky.social #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivcosplay #ffxivaura

We have Genyaapa (IG) modeling our F-04 set! They picked a green garb to match the emerald highlights of the horns. 💚 📸: Brian Boling #ffxiv #ffxivcosplay #ff14 #ffxivaura #dragon

Here’s the lovely @yayahan.bsky.social modeling our F-03 horn set! Requests for Amethyst horns/tails were popular at the time, and for this set we played around with some additional colors for a pink to violet gradient. 📸: Brian Boling #ffxiv #ff14 #dragon

Our F-02 set modeled by @courageofstars.bsky.social ! The paint job was a fun experiment with various metallic powders plus blue dye to create a twilight sky look. 📸: @mahoumaddie.bsky.social We do offer custom colors on our dragon sets, with pricing dependent on complexity/number of colors

Last year we brought a bunch of our dragon horns to a cabin trip with friends, and they modeled for us! First up is @mahoumaddie.bsky.social wearing our F-01 set with gold highlights; her smiles are contagious! 💖 She edited this photo herself as well #ffxiv #ffxivcosplay #ff14 #ffxivaura

The grind for the perfect bird continues, which brings back memories of my favorite @yeticon.bsky.social photo from a few years ago. Kevin is an absolute U N I T and I love him. Just look at this bird. 🥹 #ffxiv #ff14 #viera #yeticon #cosplay #chocobo Viera ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

May the FanFest Lottery RNG bless you, to all those trying 🙏 PS -- if you need Au Ra horns/tails, Viera or Miqote ears, accessories or embroidery patterns -- check out @turtlesmithy.bsky.social 's shop (where I got mine! 💖) Feat. fabrics from @yayahan.bsky.social 📸 = @brittanylee.artistry (IG)

Oh man, I forgot about this gem from @gatewayfate.bsky.social. @katwyv.bsky.social is just too powerful. 🥹😂 #ffxiv #ff14 #ff9 #ffix #viera #cosplay #beatrix #gatewayfate Ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Chocobo helm 3D design by @dangerousladies.ca

Lore has always been mine- and Aeneas'- first love. Please talk to me about it at any time! #Aeneas: me! Photo/Edit: final_egirl (IG) Prosthetics: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social #cosplay #FFXIV #FFcosplay

Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf 🌾 I shared Spice and Wolf many years ago with @turtlesmithy.bsky.social , and this pair was something I’ve always wanted to cosplay with him 💖 📸: @vontography.bsky.social

By popular demand, we’re back out here. Being a WoL ain’t paying’ the bills these days. 😂 @katwyv.bsky.social @gatewayfate.bsky.social #ffxiv #ff14 #gatewayfate #viera #miqote #cosplay #hooters Ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social (seriously, check them out for all your FFXIV accessory needs)

@katwyv.bsky.social and her backup dancers out here at @gatewayfate.bsky.social 🙂‍↔️ #gatewayfate #ff14 #ffxiv #cosplay #viera #miqote Ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

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Kicking off @gatewayfate.bsky.social yesterday with the squad. 🙂‍↔️ @katwyv.bsky.social and I making mean run and cokes if anyone needs a drink over the weekend. Actual drink may vary. 😂 #Gatewayfate #ffxiv #ff14 #cosplay #hooters #viera Viera ears and tail by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

Did you know I’ve done more Trigun cosplay than Vash? I did Amelia from Trigun: Badlands Rumble with @turtlesmithy.bsky.social years ago! There’s one or two more I’d like to do, but I’m too overwhelmed right now!

With @gatewayfate.bsky.social coming up, tis' the perfect time to share some FFXIV content! Excited to be returning to the con this year both as an attendee, and as additional cosplay contest staff that Sunday! Photo by @faunry.bsky.social Robe Embroidery File by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

If you need something last-minute for Gateway Fate, order before October 10th, and request in-person pickup in the order notes. For Halloween orders, please allow minimum 2 weeks for creating + shipping time, and include your deadline in an order note. Thanks! 🎃

How's your cosplans going? Posting a quick reminder that we still have slots open for our cosplay contest, and the form will remain open up until the week before the show. On-site sign-up inquiries can be directed at the @turtlesmithy.bsky.social booth were check-in will be. Blood, sweat, thread!

Did something self-indulgent, cosplayed my ffxiv WoL. Girl needs a vacation. 📷: fps photography Au ra horns/tail: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

Dragon look for the #RenaissanceFaire this past weekend! Feat @turtlesmithy.bsky.social horns & tail <3

Trophies for the @gatewayfate.bsky.social cosplay contest!