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Master Maker Aspiration Guide

Requires: Eco Lifestyle Expansion Pack

If your Sim dreams of upcycling trash into treasures, the Master Maker aspiration is a creative and eco-conscious path full of fabrication, candle making, and green lifestyle choices. Not only does it reduce waste, but you’ll also fill your home with handcrafted furniture styled just the way you like it.

Main Skill: Fabrication
Related Activities: Candle Making, Recycling, Insect Farming
Reward Trait: Muse of the Maker


💡 Bits, Pieces & Fabrication Tips

  • 🧩 How to Get Bits & Pieces:
    → Recycle furniture or items using the Recycler
    Dumpster dive for trash and valuables
    → Hover over your household funds in the bottom-left UI to view your Bit/Piece balance
  • 🪑 Furniture & Dyes:
    Crafted furniture can be dyed in multiple colours and used in any home ideal for matching aesthetics or themed builds!

Aspiration Milestones

Milestone I: Jerry Rigger

TaskTips
Achieve Level 3 in FabricationUse the Fabricator or Candle Making Station. If money’s tight, vote for the Maker Community Lot for free access.
Recycle 5 TimesBuy a Recycler or use the Maker Lot. Recycle furniture, produce, or trash to gain Bits & Pieces.

Milestone II: Better Builder

TaskTips
Achieve Level 5 Fabrication SkillKeep fabricating furniture and candles larger items give more XP.
Fabricate 5 ItemsUse the Fabricator to create sofas, beds, chairs, etc.
Have 5 DyesDyes are found via Dumpster Diving, purchased from the Fabricator, or won through Fabrication Gigs.

Milestone III: Competent Crafter

TaskTips
Achieve Level 7 Fabrication SkillContinue crafting higher-tier items and completing gigs for faster progress.
Collect Insects from Insect Farm 3 TimesBuy an Insect Farm or visit the Community Garden Lot. Click and choose Collect Grub Meal or other farmable options.
Create 5 CandlesUse the Candle Making Station. Beeswax or soy wax can be harvested or bought via the Fabricator.

Milestone IV: Master Maker

TaskTips
Achieve Level 10 Fabrication SkillHigh-value items (like beds) level the skill fastest. Use Inspired mood for a bonus.
Make 20 CandlesMix styles and scents for variety. These can be sold on Plopsy for extra simoleons.
Complete 5 Gigs as a Freelance CrafterJoin the Freelancer Career via phone or computer and choose Freelance Crafter. Accept gigs, create items, and submit them to clients.

Final Thoughts

This aspiration is ideal for Sims who love hands-on creativity, want to live sustainably, or run a homemade furniture business. Whether you’re a Plopsy pro or just love designing with a purpose, the Master Maker path is fun, functional, and full of Simlish charm.

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