I just realized I never posted this! This is my favourite type of clay so far, even though you will read about my disappointment.
Following Super Dough, I experimented with Jovi clay [1kg, $6.95]. I cut the big piece into half so that I can seal one of them first, hoping it can last longer. To my disappointment, the clay appears more greyish than white upon opening. It is much harder and drier than Super Dough.
By the texture and colour, I realized that this clay is for the pottery kind of crafts. I tried to mix in some acrylic paint but it was a mega failure. It doesn't take paint colours well, or rather, it doesn't take colours well if mixed before clay is dried. This clay has to be painted on after it dries. While it may be hard and dry, water works wonder here. The clay can stick together well with some kneading, scraping and water. For example, to ensure the pig's legs stick well, you can use an ice-cream stick to scrape the surface clay together. Then, use some water to smoothen the surface with your fingers. Water can also smoothen the creases on the surface! Other clays require some kneading and reshaping to remove creases.
Jovi clay dries hard and heavy. It can be used as decorative ornaments or paperweights. The colours after being painted on are vibrant and exact to the original colour. You cannot bend or break it with the strength of your hand, but it may or may not break when dropped. I tried dropping this clay from a distance about the height of a chair twice, and it survived. It should be quite durable unless you keep dropping it or from some super high point.
I guess the end product is a little uneven on the surface, as portrayed in the picture. But this is not the kind of professional pottery making that moves and smooths, so it's expected.
This is my creation after a few trials. I super love this and am so proud of myself hahaha. I tried making sadness with grace clay and jumping clay but the end result is o.O.
The good points:
Add water to increase moisture,
Parts stick together without glue,
Creases can be erased,
Can be cut easily
Durable end product,
Paint on vibrant colours,
Takes varnish well with shine,
The bad points:
Does not mix with acrylic paint,
Does not take moulds,
Clay is harder to knead,
The verdict: This clay is definitely not going to give you the same kind of end product like the others, but if you like pottery and painting, this is a good choice. Clay will continue to remain knead-able as long as water is added, so you can take more time to perfect the shape.