You know, for his a-spaghetti and a-meataballs-a

[ParallelFifths]

Kinda hard to write in an italian accent, not gonna lie.

Alright, so this is my first real crack at clay and painting for the most part, but I was inspired by this awesomeness (http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=145468.msg1432208#msg1432208) and I decided I had to try it for my best friend's birthday. I freakin' love making these! I wish the colors were more true to life, they're actually brighter and less, well, ugly. Just trust me on this one.

closeup of the nintendo controller, yay
I love this one... don't want to part with it!

I am SOO making more. The tutorial is included on the original thread and it's easy and FUN.

And since huge amounts of Mario Kart Double Dash is played at her house, I also made some Mario-themed coasters to go with these forks... you know, in case the forks have a drink or two, we don't want those pesky rings on the coffee table!

Da group of coaster gangstas... hardcore,yo
Sunshine closeup.. it has glitter and a pearly paint mixed with acrylics, just crappy photography (user error, ahem)
CHAIN CHOMP!! This guy is my favorite!! The shadows in this pic make him look a lil wonky, but I promise he is nice and round (and a tad bit glittery, just to take the edge off. He's really not that mean, just misunderstood.).

Oh, and I put some felt on the backs for nice table-friendly coaster action!

Now I get you clay people.... this stuff is awesome!!

[WIPs]

Those are so awesome! I love them so much!

[WishyLime]

you did one awesome job on these! i love how they turned out. when my boyfriend & I get our own house i'm definitely making us a custom set (if they're washable!)

[hello color!]

Sooo cuuuuute! Good thinking on the felt backing. Your friend will love them! 

[kishcrafts]

you did one awesome job on these! i love how they turned out. when my boyfriend & I get our own house i'm definitely making us a custom set (if they're washable!)

i think poly clay is washable but dont put it in the dishwasher or let it sit soaking in water for a long time.

[Luinecu]

Ahh these are fantastic!!

Utterly adorable

[Kelda]

I love Mario and I love these! I think my favorite may be the star fork ... great job!

[FASHION_freak]

Wow! I'm totally gonna make that mushroom and nintendo controller one! I love this idea. I'm totally looking forward to getting my own place now! Too bad it wont be dishwasher safe. Did you varnish it with anything or bake it and leave it?

[ArmyOfMe]

Oh! Me likey!

[Kristl]

I love em...great job I'm sure your friend is going to love em...

also as long as you seal them real well with a water proof sealer you can wash them and put them in the dish washer...

Diana B has info about that here:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=145468.msg1434225#msg1434225

might have to try some myself...