Yes, I said kooky. I saw this idea in the newspaper at Hallowe'en - probably under the moniker "Scary Silverware." It's a project that you can adapt according to the season - Christmas Cutlery, Valentine's V-......you get the idea. (Also, I can't think of a synonym for cutlery that starts with "v.") The best way I can describe this project is plastic surgery for your silverware. If you've accumulated mismatched pieces over the years this is a fun way to make them into a set. If you don't have any extra forks, knives or spoons to sacrifice to the crafting gods, you can pick some up at your local dollar store.

What you'll need:
- Assorted cutlery
- Plastic placemat for work surface
- Polymer clay or Fimo
- Artist's knife or box-cutter
- Water-based varnish
- Clay-crafting tools (optional)

Instructions:
Clean the cutlery, then cover the handle of each piece with clay. Roll a small piece of clay into a thin sheet, then cut it into strips that cover the handle. Trim the edges.

Bake in the oven according to directions on the package. Take the cutlery out of the oven. When it has cooled, cover the handles in another layer of clay, but don't bake them. Now, add your embellishments. Take small pieces of clay and make it into balls, strips, or other small shapes.

Press shapes onto the handle of each utensil. Bake again according to package directions. Once utensils have cooled again, apply the water-based varnish. Do not wash in the dishwasher.