Calling all artsy Sims! The Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack introduces the new Sims 4 Pottery Skill for Sims who spend their time crafting away on items like the woodworking table or the flower arranging table. This is a creative 10 level skill that your Sim can use for fun and for profit. Ready to learn more? Well, let’s set up the Pottery Wheel and get started.
The Sims 4 Pottery Skill Tree
Building the Sims 4 Pottery Skill with Businesses and Hobbies
To build the Sims 4 Pottery Skill, start by using the new Pottery Wheel to Craft Ceramics or simply Mold Clay with a classic Lump of Clay. Traits like Practice Makes Perfect and Creative, can help your Sim, while traits like Lazy will make it a little trickier to advance in the Pottery Skill.
Pottery Skill Level 1
Glaze Completed Ceramics & Craft a Bulbous Vase
Once your Sim begins their Pottery Skill journey, they unlock the ability to craft a Bulbous Vase on the Pottery Wheel and use the Pottery Kiln to Glaze Completed Ceramics. Each ceramic has 10 free glaze options:
Adding a glaze to your ceramic increases its value and your Sims’ Pottery Skill level!
Pottery Skill Level 2
Discuss Pottery Techniques & Craft Candle Lanterns and Planter Pots
Discuss Pottery Techniques & Craft Candle Lanterns and Planter PotsLeveling up lets your Sim Discuss Pottery Techniques with other Sims. Sims at this level can also craft Candle Lanterns and Planter Pots at the Pottery Wheel.
Pottery Skill Level 3
Craft Cake Stands
After spending enough time at the wheel, your Sim unlocks the ability to craft Cake Stands at the Pottery Wheel. These are perfect for a handmade touch at a wedding celebration or birthday party. Just be careful while you’re crafting, or it may break.
Pottery Skill Level 4
Craft Candle Holders
Talented Sims that reach this level unlock the Candle Holders ceramics option at the Pottery Wheel. These cost 105 Simoleons to make, but your Sim can earn 530 Simoleons with the right glaze.
Pottery Skill Level 5
Mentor Other Sims in Pottery & Craft Oil Burners
If your Sim has always dreamed of owning a Pottery Studio and sharing their craft, this skill level is super helpful as it lets your Sim share their knowledge with the Mentor Other Sims interaction. They also unlock the Craft Oil Burners ability at the Pottery Wheel.
Pottery Skill Level 6
Craft Incense Burners and Gnome Sculptures
At this level, your Sim unlocks the ability to craft Incense Burners and Gnome Sculptures at the Pottery Wheel included in the Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack. Make a new gnome to add to your collection!
Pottery Skill Level 7
Repair Broken Ceramics & Craft Tea Sets
Now that your Sim has the experience, they are able to Repair Broken Ceramics. Wether your pottery was broken on purpose, or accident, your Sim can use their Pottery Skill save the day. Repairing broken ceramics can also increased their value.
This level also unlocks the Tea Set ceramic at the Pottery Wheel. Your Sims can make fully functioning Tea sets now!
Pottery Skill Level 8
Enthuse about Pottery & Craft Raccoon Vases
When pottery is all you can think about, it’s all you want to talk about, too! Once your pottery-loving Sim reaches this level, they unlock the Enthuse about Pottery social interaction. Your Sim also unlocks the ability to craft Raccoon Vases at the Pottery Wheel.
Pottery Skill Level 9
Craft Intricate Vases and Abstract Sculptures
Your Sim has learned almost all there is to know about the Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Pottery Skill, and has unlocked the ability to craft Intricate Vases and Abstract Sculptures at the pottery wheel.
Pottery Skill Level 10
Glaze a Ceramic with an Unbreakable Coating & Craft Abstract Wall Sculptures and Romantic Sculptures
Now that they’ve mastered the Pottery Skill, your Sim can Glaze a Ceramic with an Unbreakable Coating at the Pottery Kiln, preventing it from being destroyed and increasing the value! They also unlock the ability to craft Abstract Wall Sculptures and Romantic Sculptures.
Are you excited to get your Sim behind the (pottery) wheel? Let us know what you’re most excited to craft with the Pottery Skill in the Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack below!
