Pottery Wheel
Two pottery wheels in the My Muse II - Arts and Crafts Studio.
- See also: Upright Pottery Wheel
Pottery is an activity and talent badge in The Sims 2: FreeTime and a skill in The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies.
The Sims 2: FreeTime[]
In The Sims 2: FreeTime, using the pottery wheel can raise the Arts and Crafts hobby enthusiasm and Sims can create new items. The items can then be displayed in the Sim's home or sold. Sims who wish to engulf their lives with pottery can find that they can make all kinds of different items. Sims can customize the design, color, name, and description of the objects they make. Sims with a higher creativity skill earn pottery badges sooner.
Badges[]
- No Badge
Sims can create plates. High chance of failure.
- Bronze Badge
Sims can create vases and tea sets. They eventually raise the environment motive in the kitchen.
- Silver Badge
Sims can create pitchers and pots. They are great for stuffing flowers, but they can only raise Sims' environment motive up to two rooms away.
- Gold Badge
Sims can create an amphora. They are the best sculpture for raising Sims' environment motive in the whole area. These are simple and can be sold for around 260 simoleons.
Ceramic Creations[]
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Perfectly Small Plate | Small, flat and versatile, this homemade plate is a great accessory to any room. Just place it wherever décor is needed and - voila! - instant beauty. (For decorative use only! TundraClay is not liable for comestible use of creations made from TundraClay.) | §30 | None |
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Simple Vase | Simple and small, this vase is place-able almost anywhere. Also great for gift-giving. (For decorative use only! TundraClay is not liable for comestible use of creations made from TundraClay.) | §33 |
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Tiny Tea Set | This beautiful tiny tea set looks perfect in any room. Display your unique creations for all to see. (For decorative use only! TundraClay is not liable for comestible use of creations made from TundraClay.) | §42 |
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Simsonian Clay Pitcher | Elegantly crafted from clay and ready for display in your home, this pitcher is the picture of perfection. (For decorative use only! TundraClay is not liable for comestible use of creations made from TundraClay.) | §48 |
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Handmade Clay Pot | This clay pot is hand constructed from the finest clay imported from beneath the frigid northern tundra. The clay is transported across the ocean and flash-thawed for decorative use. (For decorative use only! TundraClay is not liable for comestible use of creations made from TundraClay.) | §40 |
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Ginormous Jug | Originally used for storing grain and other comestibles, this large piece of pottery is now relegated for home décor. (For decorative use only! TundraClay is not liable for comestible use of creations made from TundraClay. Please do not store live children or animals in the jug). | §60 |
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The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies[]
Pottery returns as a skill and activity in The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies. Sims can use pottery to craft a variety of ceramic items such as vases, planters, tea sets, stands, incense burners, lanterns, etc. to which they can display around their home or utilize depending on their functionality. Pottery can also be used with small businesses for Sims to make money selling their ceramic designs or by teaching others in the pottery skill.
From blobs of clay to beautiful masterpieces! Those with the Pottery skill make their own ceramic creations that can enhance a home or be sold to eager customers!
Pottery skill can be gained from molding a Lump of Clay, making ceramics at the Pottery Wheel or glazing them at the Pottery Kiln. Increasing this skill will unlock new ceramic designs the Sim can explore!
Pottery can be mentored at Skill level 5 from the Pottery Wheel or Pottery Kiln.
Sims can use the pottery wheel to mold their ceramic design and then they can choose a glaze to add color and decoration to the ceramic before needing to put it in the kiln to harden the ceramic.
| Level | Unlock |
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| 1 | Sim can create Round Vase at the Pottery Wheel |
| 2 | Can Discuss Pottery Techniques with other Sims as well as can now make Candle Lanterns and Planter Pots at the Pottery Wheel |
| 3 | Sim can now create Cake Stands at the Pottery Wheel |
| 4 | Sim can now make Candle Holders at the Pottery Wheel |
| 5 | Sim can now Mentor others in Pottery and make Oil Burners at the Pottery Wheel |
| 6 | Sim can now make Incense Burners and Gnome Sculptures at the Pottery Wheel |
| 7 | Sim can now make Tea Sets and repair broken ceramics at the Pottery Wheel |
| 8 | Sim can now make Raccoon Vases |
| 9 | Sim can now make Intricate Vases and Abstract Sculptures at the Pottery Wheel |
| 10 | Sim can now make Abstract Wall Sculptures and Romantic Sculptures at the Pottery Wheel as well as Glaze a Ceramic with an Unbreakable Coating at the Pottery Kiln |
Ceramic Designs[]
Sims who use the pottery wheel can craft an array of designs:
| Icon | Ceramic | Description | Level | Price |
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Round Vase | The starter project of any sculptor, a bulbous vase! It can be used to place flowers in. | 1 | §20 |
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Plant Pot | This vessel is the perfect breeding ground for any seed you wish to grow! | 2 | §45 |
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Candle Lantern | A lantern can cozy up any room! The light can be customized and turned on and off. | 2 | §57 |
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Cake Stand | The perfect pedestal for your baked goods! | 3 | §75 |
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Candle Holder | Lit candles on the wall truly amp up the atmosphere! The light can be customized and turned on and off. | 4 | §105 |
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Oil Burner | A small decorative item that you can light with oil! Choose your favorite scents and spice up your room! | 5 | §110 |
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Incense Burner | The perfect addition to any cozy room! Select your favorite scent and let memories come flowing! | 6 | §125 |
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Gnome Sculpture | A cheeky sculpture to adorn your home! | 6 | §137 |
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Tea Set | This tea set will make tea time with friends the most exciting time of the day! Who doesn't enjoy drinking from handmade cups? | 7 | §156 |
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Raccoon Vase | A creative illustration of animal life holding on to nature. It can be used to place flowers in. | 8 | §165 |
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Abstract Sculpture | A modern sculpture to adorn your home! | 9 | §180 |
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Intricate Vase | This intricate vase exudes elegance and innovation! It can be used to place flowers in. | 9 | §175 |
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Romantic Sculpture | A sentimental sculpture to adorn your home. | 10 | §192 |
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Abstract Wall Sculpture | This wall-mounted art piece truly changes the way you percieve ceramic art! | 10 | §200 |
Glazes[]
When a Sim has finished their ceramic design, before they put it to be finished in the kiln, they can add one of the following glazes, which gives it a certain color, texture, or pattern.
Breaking & Repairing[]
Sims can experience their pottery to break by themselves, mischievous Sims, or pets. When broken, pottery leaves behind it's pieces which Sims can clean up the pieces to throw away, or if the Sim has achieved level 7 of the pottery skill; they can repair it.
Repairing, also known as the art of Kintsugi, puts the pieces back together but not completely as the repaired seams will be visible which can add an extra layer of detail.
When Sims reach level 10 of the pottery skill, they can apply the unbreakable glaze to their pottery to prevent any breakings.
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