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Turtle Smithy
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Turtlesmithycos and @malindachan here! We are a couple-owned Costume and Prop business based in central Missouri.
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Turtle Smithy @turtlesmithy.bsky.social · Oct 18
We are a couple-owned small business creating handmade cosplay accessories and resources, especially for the FFXIV community! We specialize in ears, tails, and horns for your Warrior of Light or your favorite NPCs:
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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
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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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
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
turtlesmithy.bsky.social
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
November 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
turtlesmithy.bsky.social
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
November 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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arcanekani.bsky.social
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
November 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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starsofcassiopeia.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)
October 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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arcanekani.bsky.social
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
October 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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emunarum.bsky.social
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
October 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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malindachan.bsky.social
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
October 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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arcanekani.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)
October 19, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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arcanekani.bsky.social
@katwyv.bsky.social and her backup dancers out here at @gatewayfate.bsky.social 🙂‍↔️

#gatewayfate #ff14 #ffxiv #cosplay #viera #miqote

Ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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notgodzilla.bsky.social
nya...i suppose #cosplay #notgodzillacosplay
October 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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arcanekani.bsky.social
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
October 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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amazonmandy.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!
Amelia and Vash the Stampede cosplay from Trigun Badlnsa rumble movie
October 17, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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mimicrycosplay.bsky.social
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
October 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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! 🎃
turtlesmithy.bsky.social Turtle Smithy @turtlesmithy.bsky.social · Oct 18
We are a couple-owned small business creating handmade cosplay accessories and resources, especially for the FFXIV community! We specialize in ears, tails, and horns for your Warrior of Light or your favorite NPCs:
turtlesmithy.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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gatewayfate.bsky.social
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!
Crowd shot of a bunch of XIV cosplayers at last year's convention
September 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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lindoreda.bsky.social
Did something self-indulgent, cosplayed my ffxiv WoL. Girl needs a vacation.

📷: fps photography
Au ra horns/tail: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social
Dragon look for the #RenaissanceFaire this past weekend!

Feat @turtlesmithy.bsky.social horns & tail <3
A side-by-side pic of a cosplayer dressed as a dragon. Her outfit is all black but is covered in draped chains and shiny metallic belts. She has large but spindly gold jewelry on her arms, and claws on her fingers. There is an expression of joy on her face as she swishes her tail!
September 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
turtlesmithy.bsky.social
Trophies for the @gatewayfate.bsky.social cosplay contest!
September 18, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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arcanekani.bsky.social
Just a fussy lil’ bunbun out in the wild. 😌

Juice snapped this quick vid while we were out shooting Erenville with @hakuoro.bsky.social and I love it. 🥹

#erenville #ffxiv #ff14 #cosplay #viera

Ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social
Outfit by @juicecoser.bsky.social
Wig by @keimeirg.bsky.social
September 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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arcanekani.bsky.social
Oh boy. Seems an old X post is somewhat making its rounds on Reddit. 😂 But yes, that’s my WoL! I toggle the bottoms on a whim tho. #ffxiv #ff14 #viera #cosplay

Viera ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social
Wig by @malindachan.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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arcanekani.bsky.social
I realized I haven’t posted many pics! Been trying to be more present at DragonCon! Anyway, actually out here on a Monday. 😂

#ffxiv #ff14 #dragoncon #cosplay #viera
Ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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chessieeeeeee.bsky.social
OKAY only one month late.
Don’t have anything to wear it to now! LOL oops. Still wanna be productive generally so im glad anyways!
Skirt/shirt made early 2020
Jacket and bow made this summer
Shoes, socks and vest purchased
Embroidered crest patch by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social ! ✨
September 2, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social
I hope everyone is having a blast at Dragon*Con this weekend! (Alas I am not there myself...)

🐉 = Me!
📸 = lightriftphoto (IG)
Feat Carpet Brocade by @yayahan.bsky.social + horns/tail from @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

#dragoncon #occosplay #originalcharacterdesign #cosplay #fantasyfashion
A cosplayer portrays "Dragoncon". They kneel on a tiled floor in harsh light, one knee up, with billowing black pants. Their wizard-like robes are created from the Dragoncon carpet brocade. The cosplayer has dragon horns and a tail, and gestures claws towards the floor and towards their face.
August 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM