Turtle Smithy

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

The 80’s crop top absolutely needs to make a comeback. While the Hooters fit is def a classic, Dragooners just felt like the right vibe at #GatewayFate. And of course, I gotta’ have the bros with me wherever I go. 🙂‍↕️

Feelin’ a lil’ majestic. 🥹🐰 #ffxiv #viera Viera ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social!

Cosplay gathering for @gatewayfate.bsky.social is the same spot as 2024, though we do have a backup location nearby inside in the scenario of unsuitable weather 👍🏻

On the move. 🗡️🐰 #ffxiv #viera #drk Ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social!

Presenting: #FFXIV themed Cornhole!!! We hand-painted a set of boards and bags for @gatewayfate.bsky.social

Evercold and its Solstice will be upon us soon 🩵💙 #FFXIV #Cosplay #Aeneas

🦋 Horns by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social #ffxiv #halmarut #cosplay #evercold #finalfantasyxiv

A couple extra Halmarut selfies for y'all! Still just phone shots to tide y'all over until MAGfest but I wanted to give the lil plushie I made some spotlight. horns @turtlesmithy.bsky.social design + 🪡+📸 myself, TriumphantBass so excited for FFXIV Evercold!

A lil’ behind-the-scenes from yesterday’s shoot. I’m terribly shy when it comes to photoshoots but I’m tryna’ work through that. 🥹 #ffxiv Viera ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

🦋For soon, it begins, and every world shall tremble🦋 Horns by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social #ffxiv #halmarut #cosplay #evercold #finalfantasyxiv

🦋It's nature's proclamation. Can't you hear it?🦋 After a very long cosplay break I'm back 💚 Horns by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social #ffxiv #halmarut #cosplay #evercold #finalfantasyxiv

Patch day!!! Beastmaster!!!! I miss you Miss Catgirl Meowmers!!!!! Photo by @/togglephotography on insta Ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social #ffxiv #ff14 #cosplay #finalfantasyxiv

Soft launch of my Halmarut cosplay from Final Fantasy XIV today at Sabotencon! This design has been rattling around in my brain since December and I am so thrilled I could realize it, glad it held in 103F weather. Patterns + 🪡+ 📸 myself, TriumphantBass Horns + tail @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

I didn't want to have my heavy velvet bow attached to my dress, so with a little elastic it actually seats directly to my @turtlesmithy.bsky.social tail

Gosh I missed pause playing with friends at conventions, I need to put a little more effort into planning cons or vacations w pals for more shoots! My Venat cos from FFXIV, @malindachan.bsky.social is Hythlodaeus & @turtlesmithy.bsky.social is Emet, pics by scoundrelrun at @momocon.bsky.social 💕

Vibes. 😌

The show must go on. 🐰🐸 #ffxiv #ff14 #dancinggreen #cosplay @jp.finalfantasyxiv.com DG’s outfit by @juicecoser.bsky.social DG’s ears/wig by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social / @malindachan.bsky.social

I've been busy with more lore books. Lots of writing and analysis coming your way soon, some starting this weekend 👀 📸 klowephotography Horns/Tail: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Wig: vickiebane #FFXIV #cosplay #Aeneas

More detail shots of Aeneas that make me go a little feral at my own craftmanship. 📸 klowephotography Horns/Tail: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Wig: vickiebane #FFXIV #Aeneas #cosplay

⚔️ Aeneas Alkestes ⚔️ 🩵 my beloved WoL 🩵 #FFXIV #cosplay #Aeneas

Two Fanfests in a row showing left with @arcanekani.bsky.social and if the Twelve allow I will try again for a third! Ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivfanfest

Bathroom selfies are rough when the ceilings discriminate against the tall. 🙂‍↕️ #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivfanfest #fanfest #dancinggreen #blackcat (and outfits by) @juicecoser.bsky.social Viera ears/wig by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social / @malindachan.bsky.social Necklace accessories by @dangerousladies.ca

Why does this give me strong album cover vibes? 😂 Anyway, I love the height accuracy here. For reference, I’m 6’3” without any assist. 🙂‍↔️ #ffxiv #ff14 #fanfest #ffxivfanfest #dancinggreen #sugarriot is @guavi.bsky.social (The best 🥹) (Additional tags in comments)

Dancing Green and Black Cat! 🥹 #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivfanfest #fanfest @jp.finalfantasyxiv.com Black Cat (and maker of both costumes) @juicecoser.bsky.social Viera ears/wig @turtlesmithy.bsky.social & @malindachan.bsky.social Necklace acc. @dangerousladies.ca 📸 @s.l.visions (on the ‘Gram)

Oh! My Glamoured to Life walk! I totally blacked out as soon as I hit the runway. All I remember on that first step was “Oh no, it’s carpet” 😂 Glad it came out well! #ffxiv #ff14 #fanfest #fanfest2026 #dancinggreen #dg #cosplay @en.finalfantasyxiv.com (Tags in comment)

Groovin’. 🕺🏽 #ffxiv #ff14 #fanfest #fanfest2026 #dancinggreen #dg #cosplay @en.finalfantasyxiv.com DG’s outfit by @juicecoser.bsky.social Viera ears/wig by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social & @malindachan.bsky.social Necklace models by @dangerousladies.ca

“Bro. You want a drink from the bar? Let’s do it together” 😂 I’m so flattered that Dancing Green was so well-received. Thank you to everyone sending stuff my way and/or tagging me, seriously. Such an incredible weekend. 🥹 #ffxiv #ff14 #fanfest #dancinggreen #cosplay (Tags in the comment)

Photoshoot day 1! Sphene: me Y’shtola: @sewsteph.bsky.social Zenos: @ssweetbret.bsky.social Thancred: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social #ffxiv #ff14

We're just one week out from #FFXIV Fanfest and 8.0 news! While I'm not attending myself, by current plans have me going from 0 to 3 14 cosplays in nearish future! Meteion costume made by @lutaviacosplay.bsky.social Auri fins @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Nymeia Wheel 3D files @dangerousladies.ca

We’ve been on the road the past few days, slowly making our way to Anaheim while enjoying some sights along Route 66! This will be our cosplay lineup; hope to see you there! #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivfanfest

See you soon, NA FanFest! ☺️ @square-enix-games.com #fanfest #ffxiv #ff14 #cosplay #arcadion #dancinggreen #yaana Yaana (and outfits made by) @juicecoser.bsky.social DG wigs/ears by @malindachan.bsky.social @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

Lizard test...FANFEST IS IMMANENT!! Thank you so much @turtlesmithy.bsky.social for doing such an amazing job on the custom paint color of my girl's scales!!

New pfp. Who dis? Want to show off my WoL with au ra horn and scales from @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

We’ve been working into the weekend so the remaining Fanfest orders can ship on Monday. We have some Fanfest prep of our own, so we will be unable to take on any additional Anaheim Fanfest orders before the event. Thank you for waiting so patiently! We look forward to seeing you at Fanfest. 💖

It's officially Fanfest month so it's about time I reveal details on this year's #NAFanfestCosGathering ! Here's the Carrd with the info: fanfestcosplaygathering.carrd.co Day 1 will be the big main shoot due to it taking place (tentatively) before the Glamoured to Life event at 1PM.

Wild, but ya’ boy got featured in the Chicago Sun-Times. 😂 Kinda’ lame they cut the rest of the party tho. 😮‍💨 #c2e2 #ffxiv #ff14 #viera #cosplay Viera ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

The friendos. 😌 #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

Our FFXIV Fan Fest queue (and similarly-timed spring events) is closed! Processing times have increased to 10 weeks to account for the long queue + time we will be away. Orders placed from this day forward will likely be processed in May. Thank you everyone for your support!

Frustrating weekend...I lost power for 36 hours thanks to wind, & even though it was warm enough to shoot Marian, it was still too windy. In the meantime, I don’t think I’ve even shared some of these images of my Venat! @turtlesmithy.bsky.social as Emet @malindachan.bsky.social as Hythlodaeus!

Finally painted the inside of the ears, a nice side by side with the tail! I’m so happy @turtlesmithy.bsky.social had such a perfect fur color ! They make the best miqo stuff 🙏🥹