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

Takiko will be finished this month cuz I’m taking her to the ice castles

A new wallpaper 🥹

毎回描いちゃうトルガル🐺

Hadn't had much time to play since pre-patch 🥲 I still need to do the MSQ and raids. So happy about the holiday emote though! I miss Chicago's Christkindlmarket.

✨Nice✨ Cosplay made and worn by me! Photos taken by Brian Boling #tbhx #tobeherox

The weekend went too fast! Luggage space/weight was limited due to workshop supplies, so I wore two versions of Nice from To Be Hero X. #tbhx was my fav series this year, and we were aggressively converting our friends to watch it 😆

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 was compelled #FFXIV

I forgot to put in my circle lenses, but I tried on all of Nice before packing him for Holmat 👉🏻👉🏻 #tbhx #tobeherox

Luggage space is limited due to workshop supplies, so here's what I'm packing for Holiday Matsuri! We have almost an entire #TBHX cast on Sunday! I saw there is a Saturday gathering too, but I might be teaching at the same time. #Holmat2025

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.

In October I made a Sophie Hatter cosplay for a collaboration with Fabric Wholesale Direct. I was finally allowed to share my video today on IG! I kept her a surprise mostly to see if that would make a difference in social media engagement (it has performed better than my other collabs).

how many uma cosplayers dealing with tangled fake tails are suddenly realizing why this particular product exists

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

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

I finally got nice photos of my Rufus Shinra! 📸: @fxdandy.bsky.social Cosplay made and worn by me Prop 3D models by ladyxzero & villainhusbando (IG) #ff7 #ffvii #ff7R

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)

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 @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

Ready check in 5...........4...........3-

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

YOU GUYS WANNA SEE SOMETHING CURSED???? HOW ABOUT NEON GENESIS LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS HOCKEY?????

What if Erenville gave a tour of the STL Zoo? 🤔

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

Five years later, my Zhongli is finally C6

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

Assuming it’s the same Glamoured to Life event this year, my costume lineup will likely be Sphene and G’raha! My goal will be finishing my props so I can finally get nice photos of both. Kyle will bring Thancred for sure, and maybe we’ll figure out another casual Dark Knight or NPC outfit.

See you in Anaheim 🎉

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

Forced break time! I am taking my fancy machine in to get serviced (nothing wrong but it’s been a while). Nice is wearable, and I have a good month or so before I need to have the optional armor done. Going to catch up on some reading this week. #TBHX #Nice

We sat down with Toshiyuki Itahana, the character designer of Sphene, for a chat on how the Queen of Alexandria came to life in FFXIV! 🎨✨ Check out the interview and concept art on the Square Enix blog! 🎤 sqex.to/4nQYO

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

Best boy Tanjiro Kamado

Fashion enjoyers, this one is for you! From Patch 7.4 onward, you'll be able to equip any glamours regardless of your class/job! ✨ Mix and match your favorite outfits and slay on the battlefield! 💅

FC Halloween party w/ treasure maps tonight 🎃

“Only an honest death will cure you now. Liberate you, from your wild curiosity.” Just in time for spooky season, I recieved a new Lady Maria photo from @vontography.bsky.social ! He defiantly nailed the vibes 🫰🏻🩸 #bloodborne #ladymariaoftheastralclocktower

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For familiar and new faces, we have a discord community for @gatewayfate.bsky.social It was initially created as a cosplayer space to plan gatherings, but there is a pictomancy corner for artists, and all Gateway attendees are welcome regardless if you dress up or not. :) discord.gg/TtAYV45A8

The amount of love for this event has been so heartwarming. Thank you for spreading the love, and I hope it’s possible to have a 3.0

I have two unannounced events coming up, and Nice will be for one of them #tbhx

Finally unpacking after @gatewayfate.bsky.social ! I did make a few purchases, but also a lot of gifts from friends! Thank you! 💖

I tried to open my Twitter back up yesterday, but my feed was like the ball pit of OG Dashcon. It is private once again. Tbh, I’ve been struggling a little here too. I’ve gravitated back to IG as my primary social. Adding music to my posts is nice.

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

My main job this year at @gatewayfate.bsky.social was cosplay contest coordinator! A big commitment, but I got to do it alongside these wonderful judges @bindismalls.bsky.social @sewsteph.bsky.social @ssweetbret.bsky.social , MC @nipahdubs.bsky.social , and our handler @courageofstars.bsky.social