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{{For|other meanings|Sculpting (disambiguation)}}
 
[[File:Sculpting skill icon.png|left]]'''Sculpting''' is a [[skill]] introduced in the [[expansion pack]] ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]''.<ref name="First Details">[http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims3ambitions/news.html?sid=6252806&mode=previews The Sims 3 Ambitions Q&A - Exclusive First Details]</ref> This skill benefits from the [[Savvy Sculptor]] [[Trait (The Sims 3)|trait]]. Sims with the [[Handiness]] skill improve this skill more rapidly.
   
 
Sculptors can sculpt with a variety of media, but when they start out, they can only use clay. Once they learn to sculpt with ice, they can use Sims as models. Using the [[Pedestrian Sculpting Station]],<ref name="EA3 2010 Demo">[http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims3ambitions/video/6263925?hd=1 The Sims 3: Ambitions EA3 2010 Demo]</ref> Sculptors can sculpt useful objects like chairs, or decorative objects like the 'silly dancing gator'.<ref name="Creative Careers">[http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims3ambitions/news.html?sid=6257284&mode=previews&page=1 The Sims 3: Ambitions Q&A - Creative Careers]</ref> They can create breathtaking masterpieces which can then be sold for profit. Sculptors unlock new media as they progress: ''"Sims learn different media as they advance in the sculpting skill, and each one requires a bit of a learning curve. The topiary is a high-level sculpting medium, but that won't keep your sims from accidentally decapitating their leafy lawn ornaments from time to time."''<ref name="Creative Careers"/> Ice sculptures will melt over time, unless the character has completed the Ice Personality challenge,<ref name="Creative Careers"/> which involves creating a total of 25 ice sculptures. Players can also register as a [[Skill career|self-employed]] sculptor.
[[File:AmbitionsScreenshot2.png|thumb|A sim posing for a sculptor]]
 
   
 
Sculptors can unlock new materials by increasing their skills. When sculptors create something they can make one or more at a time.<ref>http://www.sims3cri.com/en/game-info/ep-tools/431-nuovi-dettagli-su-ambitions-dalle-anteprime-olandesi.html?start=1</ref>
'''Sculpting''' is a [[skill]] introduced in the [[expansion pack]] ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]''.<ref name="First Details">[http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims3ambitions/news.html?sid=6252806&mode=previews The Sims 3 Ambitions Q&A - Exclusive First Details]</ref> This skill benefits from the [[Savvy Sculptor]] [[trait]].
 
 
Sculptors can sculpt with a variety of media, but start with only clay. Once they learn to sculpt with ice they can use Sims as models. Using the [[Pedestrian Sculpting Station]]<ref name="EA3 2010 Demo">[http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims3ambitions/video/6263925?hd=1 The Sims 3: Ambitions EA3 2010 Demo]</ref>, Sculptors can sculpt useful objects like chairs, or decorative objects like the 'silly dancing gator'.<ref name="Creative Careers">[http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims3ambitions/news.html?sid=6257284&mode=previews&page=1 The Sims 3: Ambitions Q&A - Creative Careers]</ref> They can create breathtaking masterpieces which can then be sold for profit. Sculptors unlock new media as they progress: ''"Sims learn different media as they advance in the sculpting skill, and each one requires a bit of a learning curve. The topiary is a high-level sculpting medium, but that won't keep your sims from accidentally decapitating their leafy lawn ornaments from time to time."''<ref name="Creative Careers">[http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims3ambitions/news.html?sid=6257284&mode=previews&page=1 The Sims 3: Ambitions Q&A - Creative Careers]</ref> Ice sculptures will melt over time, unless the character has completed the Ice Personality challenge,<ref name="Creative Careers">[http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims3ambitions/news.html?sid=6257284&mode=previews&page=1 The Sims 3: Ambitions Q&A - Creative Careers]</ref> which involves creating a total of 25 ice sculptures.
 
 
You can unlock new materials by increasing your skills. When sculptors create something they can make one or more at a time. <ref>http://www.sims3cri.com/en/game-info/ep-tools/431-nuovi-dettagli-su-ambitions-dalle-anteprime-olandesi.html?start=1</ref>
 
   
 
==Known sculpting media==
 
==Known sculpting media==
A Sims is given the option of choose one of six different media, five of which are only unlocked as the Sim improves their sculpting. <ref name="Creative Careers" />
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A Sim is given the option of choosing one of six different media, five of which are only unlocked as the Sim improves their sculpting.<ref name="Creative Careers" />
 
 
* Clay, which is sculpted using a hammer and chisel
 
* Clay, which is sculpted using a hammer and chisel
 
* Metal, which is sculpted using a blowtorch
 
* Metal, which is sculpted using a blowtorch
 
* Wood, which is sculpted using a hammer and chisel
 
* Wood, which is sculpted using a hammer and chisel
* Ice which is sculpted using a chainsaw
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* Ice, which is sculpted using a chainsaw
 
* Stone, which is sculpted using a hammer and chisel
 
* Stone, which is sculpted using a hammer and chisel
 
* Topiary, which is sculpted using a chainsaw
 
* Topiary, which is sculpted using a chainsaw
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===Notes===
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*The Sim needs to have 3 pieces of Scrap in their inventory to craft anything out of metal.
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*Ice will eventually melt some time after the sculpture is crafted, unless the challenge involving Ice sculpture is completed.
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*If a wooden statue is placed in front of a fireplace, it's likely that a fire will start.
   
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== Challenges ==
Some of the listed materials comes with additional risks and opportunities that vary in importance:
 
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There are several challenges for Sculpting which your Sim can complete to unlock rewards.
   
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;Chiselmaster&nbsp;
* Metal is one of the riskiest to deal with, as a Sim operates a blowtorch that can [[Fire|ignite the Sim]] and lead to [[death]] if no other Sims are available to help. The same risk is present during [[inventing]], and occurs regardless of the Sims' sculpting skill level.
 
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:Make 20 Sculptures. This shaves about 25% off the time it takes to make all sculpture types.
* Ice sculptures can collapse midway through sculpting, destroying it. In addition, it is also possible to end up sculpting the [[Goblin Ice Sculpture]] instead of a posing Sim; the sculpture will be worth less than expected, and the blunder may negatively affect the Sims' relationship with the Sim who posed for the sculpture. Sometimes Sims will lick the block of ice before sculpting, sometimes their tongue will get stuck, and on rare occasions freeing the tongue shatters the block into a completed sculpture.
 
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;Prolific Sculptor&nbsp;
* Stone blocks may contain [[Gem collecting|raw gems]] [[Metal Collecting|or metals]] which can be found midway through sculpting. The discovery of the item comes at the cost of losing the stone sculpture which is being worked on.
 
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:Make 35 Sculptures. All materials (even scrap) are free.
* For topiary, Sims may accidentally cut off an important part of the sculpture (i.e. the head) near completion, reducing the value of the sculpture.
 
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;Master Sculptor&nbsp;
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:Make 5 of each type. Sculptures are about 25% more valuable.
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;Ice Personality&nbsp;
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:Make 25 Ice sculptures and new ones will no longer melt.
   
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==Sculptures Available==
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{{Col-break}}
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'''Statue''' '''- Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice'''
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*Rodent Repellent
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*Perfect Piece
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*Medusa Victim
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*Out of Water
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*Gloria
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*Lenny the Evil Feezer Bunny
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*Siren's Call
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*Socratic Therapy Bust
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*Gator
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*Modernist's Flame
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*Phillippe of Aznac
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*You've Got a Big Head
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*Just a Kitten
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*Deep Thoughts
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*Peanuts
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*Viva El Mano
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*Fab Fabled Filly
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*A Show of Force
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*Alexia Full of Hair
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*Fabu Foo
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*Gally de Orleans
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*Octavian
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*The Gazing Pharaoh
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*The Guardian Griffin
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*The Tiki Lord
   
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'''Bar Stool''' '''- Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice'''
   
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*Old Sam's Barstool
==Self-Employment==
 
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*Bab's Towering Barstool
Players may choose to register their Sims with at least one point of sculpting skill as a "Self-Employed Sculptor" at City Hall. Sims in this career earn promotions based on the amount of money earned through selling their sculptures.
 
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*Barstool de Mish
{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 60%; height: 40px;"
 
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*Parlor Perch Barstool
|'''Lvl'''
 
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*Sturdy Stool
|'''Title'''
 
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|'''Description'''
 
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'''Dining Chair - Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice'''
| style="text-align: center;"|'''Prize'''
 
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| style="text-align: center;"|'''Promotion'''
 
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*The Cozinator 450
|-
 
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*Dinner Party Perfect Chair
| style="text-align: center;"|1
 
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*Old Sam's Dining Chair
| style="text-align: center;"|'''Questionable Potter'''
 
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*The Elsinore
|Sculpting isn't for everyone, much less a career in sculpting. though many will doubt your business on your current merits, a passion for sculpting will get you over these initial clay covered humps.
 
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*Mount of Comfort Dining Chair
| style="text-align: center;"|N/A
 
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*The Muga Sitzer
| style="text-align: center;"|+ §50
 
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*Rafkin's Dining Chair
|-
 
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*Simmer Down Chair
| style="text-align: center;"|2
 
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*Sit-up Straight Dining Chair
| style="text-align: center;"|'''Cromagnon Clay Creator'''
 
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*Stone Seat from Tomb Dining Inc.
|A cave man reference isn't meant to imply your forehead is oddly shaped or that you live in a cave, but merely that there is room for you to evolve. And evolve you shall!
 
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*Yankee Doodle Dining Chair
| style="text-align: center;"|None
 
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| style="text-align: center;"|+ §150
 
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'''Living Chair - Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice'''
|-
 
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| style="text-align: center;"|3
 
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*Lazy Lounger
| style="text-align: center;"|'''Sculpting Gozer'''
 
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*Passable Mission Chair
|The title of Gozer is an ancient term meant to denote apprenticeship and accomplishment as a young sculptor. Your business will soon flourish. So, chisel away, Gozer!
 
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*The Avant
| style="text-align: center;"|
 
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*Bracken Living Room Chair
| style="text-align: center;"|§
 
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*The Olafian
|-
 
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*Pete's Living Room Chair
| style="text-align: center;"|4
 
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*Practically Yours
| style="text-align: center;"|'''Block Buster'''
 
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*The Regal Rester
|The sculptor is a negative creator, in that matter is crushed and destroyed to display a refined vision of beauty. Smash away with your chisel and increase your client base.
 
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*The Savannah
| style="text-align: center;"|
 
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*Simply Elegant Seating
| style="text-align: center;"|§
 
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*Swank Living Room Chair
|-
 
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{{Col-break}}
| style="text-align: center;"|5
 
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| style="text-align: center;"|'''Obelisk Architect'''
 
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'''Bathroom Stuff''' '''- Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice'''
|Tall, pointy sculptures and works of art are your business. You've come a long way, but you're only halfway to the top of this obelisk like sculpting career metaphor!
 
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| style="text-align: center;"|
 
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*The Porcelain Throne
| style="text-align: center;"|§
 
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*Bargain John
|-
 
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*First Step Potty Chair
| style="text-align: center;"|6
 
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*Plain Basin
| style="text-align: center;"|'''Ice Gal'''
 
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*Sink in Despair
|Ice is a medium of true artists and quick acting entrepreneurs. Remember to deliver your products before the ice, and all your hard work, melts away.
 
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*The Thru-Flush Toilet
| style="text-align: center;"|
 
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| style="text-align: center;"|§
 
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'''Coffee Table - Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice'''
|-
 
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| style="text-align: center;"|7
 
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*Case Closed Coffee Table
| style="text-align: center;"|'''Renaissance Sculptor'''
 
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*The Mission Coffee Table by Lulu Designs
|Some of the greatest works of sculpture were completed during the Renaissance, and so your promotion comes with a title aligning you with the legends. Do not disappoint!
 
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*Two-Ton Table
| style="text-align: center;"|§1500
 
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| style="text-align: center;"|§
 
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'''Dining Table''' '''- Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice'''
|-
 
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| style="text-align: center;"|8
 
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*Another Era Dining Table
| style="text-align: center;"|'''Chiseled Chiseler'''
 
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*Knack Outdoor Table
|Many fall in love with artists as soon as they are successful, which is one word to describe your career as a sculptor. You're close to the top, but it's not time to put away the chisel just yet.
 
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*Table de Bistro by Bourgeois Creations
| style="text-align: center;"|None
 
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*Table-licious
| style="text-align: center;"|§
 
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|-
 
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'''End Table - Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice'''
| style="text-align: center;"|9
 
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| style="text-align: center;"|'''Topiary Tantalizer'''
 
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*Royale Francios Endtable from XIV Antiquities
|Landscapers long for you to indulge them with your amazing topiaries and other sculptures. Continue to create such brilliance and your career will take the final leap to the top.
 
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*Chaible
| style="text-align: center;"|§2500
 
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*End of the Line Table
| style="text-align: center;"|§25,000
 
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*Le Petit Table
|-
 
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*MetaTable
| style="text-align: center;"|10
 
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*Tabla Del Extremo
| style="text-align: center;"|'''Master Sculptologist'''
 
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|You've been so successfull as a sculptor that some believe you've transcended art and turned brilliance and creation into a precise science. Enjoy the fame, profits, and respect of your peers. You've earned it.
 
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'''Other - Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice'''
| style="text-align: center;"|§5000
 
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| style="text-align: center;"|N/A
 
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*Rory's Display Pedestal - France
|}
 
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*Rory's Display Pedestal - Egypt
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*Antique-But-Not Lotus Pot
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*Globe Sculpture
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*Immoderate Water Fountain
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*The Urn of Franco
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'''Furniture''' '''- Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice'''
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*Epic 10th Anniversary Chess Set
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*Artsy Easel
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*The Clothing Hamper by Full Load Inc.
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*Flavor Savor Nectar Rack
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*Infinitoy Imaginary Station
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*Miragé Garbagé
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*The Necteaux
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*Yummer's High Chair
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'''Metal'''
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*Shiney Things Metal Chair
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*SimBot Scraps
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*The Steely Stallion
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*Larger Than Life Sculpture
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*Shapely Conundrum
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'''Topiary'''
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*Penguinopoly
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*Felix the Giraffe
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*Anna the Panda
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*Dragon Dougherty
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Some of the listed materials come with additional risks and opportunities that vary in importance:
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[[File:Failedtopiary.jpg|thumb|An example of failed topiary.]]
 
* Sims may accidentally cut off an important part of their topiary sculpture (i.e. the head) near completion, reducing the value of the sculpture. This can be avoided with the Savvy Sculptor trait, as Sims with this trait will never decapitate their sculptures.
 
* Metal is one of the riskiest to deal with, as a Sim operates a blowtorch that can [[Fire|ignite the Sim]] and lead to [[death]] if no other Sims are available to help or there isn't a shower near to put out the fire. The same risk is present during [[inventing]], and occurs regardless of the Sims' sculpting skill level.
 
* An ice sculpture can collapse midway through sculpting, destroying it. In addition, it is also possible to end up sculpting the Goblin Ice Sculpture instead of a posing Sim; the sculpture will be worth less than expected, and the blunder may negatively affect the Sims' relationship with the Sim who posed for the sculpture. Sometimes Sims will lick the block of ice before sculpting, sometimes their tongue will get stuck, and on rare occasions freeing the tongue shatters the block into a completed sculpture.
 
* Stone blocks may contain [[Gem collecting|raw gems]] or [[Metal collecting|metals]] which can be found midway through sculpting. The discovery of the item comes at the cost of losing the stone sculpture which is being worked on.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*There are already decorative plant objects in the ''[[The Sims 3]]'' which claim to be topiary.
 
*There are already decorative plant objects in the ''[[The Sims 3]]'' which claim to be topiary.
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*If a Sim is partway through sculpting a hamper, and you don't have laundry enabled, laundry will start showing up on the floor anyway until the hamper is finished and sold/deleted or scrapped.
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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[[Category:Ambitions]]
 
[[Category:Ambitions]]
 
[[Category:Skills]]
 
[[Category:Skills]]

Revision as of 18:44, 23 September 2019

Sculpting
AmbitionsScreenshot2
A Sim posing for the sculptor

For other meanings, see Sculpting (disambiguation).
Sculpting skill icon

Sculpting is a skill introduced in the expansion pack The Sims 3: Ambitions.[1] This skill benefits from the Savvy Sculptor trait. Sims with the Handiness skill improve this skill more rapidly.

Sculptors can sculpt with a variety of media, but when they start out, they can only use clay. Once they learn to sculpt with ice, they can use Sims as models. Using the Pedestrian Sculpting Station,[2] Sculptors can sculpt useful objects like chairs, or decorative objects like the 'silly dancing gator'.[3] They can create breathtaking masterpieces which can then be sold for profit. Sculptors unlock new media as they progress: "Sims learn different media as they advance in the sculpting skill, and each one requires a bit of a learning curve. The topiary is a high-level sculpting medium, but that won't keep your sims from accidentally decapitating their leafy lawn ornaments from time to time."[3] Ice sculptures will melt over time, unless the character has completed the Ice Personality challenge,[3] which involves creating a total of 25 ice sculptures. Players can also register as a self-employed sculptor.

Sculptors can unlock new materials by increasing their skills. When sculptors create something they can make one or more at a time.[4]

Known sculpting media

A Sim is given the option of choosing one of six different media, five of which are only unlocked as the Sim improves their sculpting.[3]

  • Clay, which is sculpted using a hammer and chisel
  • Metal, which is sculpted using a blowtorch
  • Wood, which is sculpted using a hammer and chisel
  • Ice, which is sculpted using a chainsaw
  • Stone, which is sculpted using a hammer and chisel
  • Topiary, which is sculpted using a chainsaw

Notes

  • The Sim needs to have 3 pieces of Scrap in their inventory to craft anything out of metal.
  • Ice will eventually melt some time after the sculpture is crafted, unless the challenge involving Ice sculpture is completed.
  • If a wooden statue is placed in front of a fireplace, it's likely that a fire will start.

Challenges

There are several challenges for Sculpting which your Sim can complete to unlock rewards.

Chiselmaster 
Make 20 Sculptures. This shaves about 25% off the time it takes to make all sculpture types.
Prolific Sculptor 
Make 35 Sculptures. All materials (even scrap) are free.
Master Sculptor 
Make 5 of each type. Sculptures are about 25% more valuable.
Ice Personality 
Make 25 Ice sculptures and new ones will no longer melt.

Sculptures Available

Statue - Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice

  • Rodent Repellent
  • Perfect Piece
  • Medusa Victim
  • Out of Water
  • Gloria
  • Lenny the Evil Feezer Bunny
  • Siren's Call
  • Socratic Therapy Bust
  • Gator
  • Modernist's Flame
  • Phillippe of Aznac
  • You've Got a Big Head
  • Just a Kitten
  • Deep Thoughts
  • Peanuts
  • Viva El Mano
  • Fab Fabled Filly
  • A Show of Force
  • Alexia Full of Hair
  • Fabu Foo
  • Gally de Orleans
  • Octavian
  • The Gazing Pharaoh
  • The Guardian Griffin
  • The Tiki Lord

Bar Stool - Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice

  • Old Sam's Barstool
  • Bab's Towering Barstool
  • Barstool de Mish
  • Parlor Perch Barstool
  • Sturdy Stool

Dining Chair - Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice

  • The Cozinator 450
  • Dinner Party Perfect Chair
  • Old Sam's Dining Chair
  • The Elsinore
  • Mount of Comfort Dining Chair
  • The Muga Sitzer
  • Rafkin's Dining Chair
  • Simmer Down Chair
  • Sit-up Straight Dining Chair
  • Stone Seat from Tomb Dining Inc.
  • Yankee Doodle Dining Chair

Living Chair - Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice

  • Lazy Lounger
  • Passable Mission Chair
  • The Avant
  • Bracken Living Room Chair
  • The Olafian
  • Pete's Living Room Chair
  • Practically Yours
  • The Regal Rester
  • The Savannah
  • Simply Elegant Seating
  • Swank Living Room Chair

Bathroom Stuff - Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice

  • The Porcelain Throne
  • Bargain John
  • First Step Potty Chair
  • Plain Basin
  • Sink in Despair
  • The Thru-Flush Toilet

Coffee Table - Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice

  • Case Closed Coffee Table
  • The Mission Coffee Table by Lulu Designs
  • Two-Ton Table

Dining Table - Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice

  • Another Era Dining Table
  • Knack Outdoor Table
  • Table de Bistro by Bourgeois Creations
  • Table-licious

End Table - Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice

  • Royale Francios Endtable from XIV Antiquities
  • Chaible
  • End of the Line Table
  • Le Petit Table
  • MetaTable
  • Tabla Del Extremo

Other - Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice

  • Rory's Display Pedestal - France
  • Rory's Display Pedestal - Egypt
  • Antique-But-Not Lotus Pot
  • Globe Sculpture
  • Immoderate Water Fountain
  • The Urn of Franco

Furniture - Clay, Wood, Stone, Ice

  • Epic 10th Anniversary Chess Set
  • Artsy Easel
  • The Clothing Hamper by Full Load Inc.
  • Flavor Savor Nectar Rack
  • Infinitoy Imaginary Station
  • Miragé Garbagé
  • The Necteaux
  • Yummer's High Chair

Metal

  • Shiney Things Metal Chair
  • SimBot Scraps
  • The Steely Stallion
  • Larger Than Life Sculpture
  • Shapely Conundrum

Topiary

  • Penguinopoly
  • Felix the Giraffe
  • Anna the Panda
  • Dragon Dougherty

Some of the listed materials come with additional risks and opportunities that vary in importance:

Failedtopiary

An example of failed topiary.

  • Sims may accidentally cut off an important part of their topiary sculpture (i.e. the head) near completion, reducing the value of the sculpture. This can be avoided with the Savvy Sculptor trait, as Sims with this trait will never decapitate their sculptures.
  • Metal is one of the riskiest to deal with, as a Sim operates a blowtorch that can ignite the Sim and lead to death if no other Sims are available to help or there isn't a shower near to put out the fire. The same risk is present during inventing, and occurs regardless of the Sims' sculpting skill level.
  • An ice sculpture can collapse midway through sculpting, destroying it. In addition, it is also possible to end up sculpting the Goblin Ice Sculpture instead of a posing Sim; the sculpture will be worth less than expected, and the blunder may negatively affect the Sims' relationship with the Sim who posed for the sculpture. Sometimes Sims will lick the block of ice before sculpting, sometimes their tongue will get stuck, and on rare occasions freeing the tongue shatters the block into a completed sculpture.
  • Stone blocks may contain raw gems or metals which can be found midway through sculpting. The discovery of the item comes at the cost of losing the stone sculpture which is being worked on.

Trivia

  • There are already decorative plant objects in the The Sims 3 which claim to be topiary.
  • If a Sim is partway through sculpting a hamper, and you don't have laundry enabled, laundry will start showing up on the floor anyway until the hamper is finished and sold/deleted or scrapped.

References