Behind the Forge

It started with a King Dedede hammer — my first cosplay prop, and way heavier than intended. Lugging it around was a pain, but people loved it. That weight made it feel real, powerful — just like it should in canon.

Most props out there look great but feel hollow. I wanted the opposite: props that carry presence. So I leaned in, learned to cast metal, and built shortyworks around that feeling — real weight, real craft, real impact.