Jovi - Non-Drying Modelling Clay, 30 50g Bars in 15 Colours, Reusable Plasticine for Kids, Vegetable Base, Non-Toxic and Gluten Free

Great product, very very soft. Kid 7 yo and myself do not have any problems to mix it or use it. Nicely stuck on the paper as we love to paint using a plasticine. Recommended by an art teacher who use that technique.

Loads of fun, kids loved this.

As I remembered from my childhood

This clay is absolutely lovely overall. I wanted a vegan alternative that was more natural than some of the doughs you can get and this was one of very few vegan options I could find. The video I've included shows the tiny bits that came off whilst my little one was pulling the blocks apart all put together and left out for 9 days as a test to see if it really does dry out or not. As you can see, it doesn't! I was so sceptical and expected such a tiny amount to be rock solid so really pleased with that. The dough itself is super creamy! Cheaper brands don't really melt in any cracks/folds that are made in the dough but this is so good, it's like working with wet pottery for how easy it is to take out lines, folds and everything. It blends beautifully and seamlessly. Adding details is exceptionally easy as a result. As stated above there are tiny bits that come off as you play with it, little crumbles, which I don't find happens with other brands, but as long as you're using it on a table/craft designated area that's not much of an issue and it sticks back onto the block instantly. There's loads in the box it arrives in to keep you occupied for ages, and 2 of each colour, so I've left half still sealed for when little one inevitably blemds all the colours together to make the classic lovely colour smush brown most parents are familiar with. The colours are varied and some extremely bright whilst other are more subtle. When first taken out the block of dough is quite tough and it certainly is harder to play with and mould than high street alternatives, but the more you play with it the easier and softer it gets and you get used to how much pressure you have to use. My 3 year old did struggle a bit so I'd recommend using it a bit first for smaller kids as they might struggle and give up interest in it otherwise. As other reviews say, there was a smell to it. However since we opened it on boxing day the smell has drastically reduced and my little one wasn't at all bothered by it. I haven't found a good way of storing them yet so that colours don't transfer onto each other (see picture) It would be nice if they did come with some seperate storage pots or something but it's not the end of the world and I'm sure a lot of people will already have tubs that are the perfect size for storing it in already. A few of the colours so transfer onto the hands, mostly the darker ones like the black (you can see the slight colour in the video qhere the black transferred onto my hand). It is nothing major but worth noting if you're going to be touching other stuff right after or working in light clothes. The dark blue also stains carpet as I discovered after little one dropped it on the floor. It comes out with a quick carpet spot clean though. The amount you get is fantastic. I expected it to be much smaller than the standard tubs you can find in shops but it is around the same amount per block.

It was like being a kid all over again. I almost didn't want to give it to my kids

Lovely

Terrible Terrible Terrible SMELL!! Very strong and toxic smelling. Such a shame! Great feel but had burning eyes and throat after using it.

The product wasn't packaged that well. As you can see from the picture, it looks as though it has been opened and does not look a new. Apart from that, I got the plasticine I needed.