Skill Info
From first folds to gallery pieces, the Papercraft skill lets Sims create two- and three-dimensional paper art, from origami to papier-mâché décor. Introduced in Adventure Awaits, it’s a 10-level skill for Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults and Elders. Children also gain Motor and Creativity while levelling Papercraft.
How to Build the Papercraft Skill
- Practice at the DIY Delight Papercrafting Kit
Buy it in Build/Buy and use Craft Origami or Craft Paper Mache. New designs and colour variants unlock as you level. - Read skill books
Slower, but good for early levels. Books cap at level 9.- Papercraft Vol. 1: Your First Folds and Scraps
- Papercraft Vol. 2: Precision, Patience, and Papercuts
- Papercraft Vol. 3: The Origami Culture
- Attend a Skill Class (Discover University)
Phone → Business app → Sit in on Skill Class → Papercraft. - Age notes and tie-ins
- Children build Papercraft plus Motor and Creativity.
- Traits like Creative or Perfectionist make practice more reliable.
- Works nicely with Off-the-Grid or eco/handmade playstyles.
Skill Level Progression
| Level | Unlocks & Rewards |
|---|---|
| 1 | Interactions: Craft Origami, Craft Paper Mache. Recipes: Origami Butterfly, Paper Airplane; Paper Mache Funky Animal. |
| 2 | Recipes: Paper Mache Plants; more colours for Origami Butterflies and Funky Animals. |
| 3 | More colours for Butterflies; more Funky Animals; more Paper Mache Plants. |
| 4 | Recipes: Origami Frog; Paper Mache Plumbird Mask (equip via inventory). More Paper Mache Plants. |
| 5 | Upgraded Paper Mache Animals; more colours for Origami Frogs. |
| 6 | Recipes: Origami Llama; more colours for Frogs and Better Animals. |
| 7 | Recipes: Origami Crane; more colours for Llamas; more Better Animals. |
| 8 | Recipes: Origami Jellyfish; more colours for Cranes and Llamas. |
| 9 | Recipes: Wall-Mounted Paper Mache Animal Heads; more colours for Cranes and Jellyfish. |
| 10 | Recipes: Totally Realistic Paper Mache Critters; more colours for Jellyfish; more Wall-Mounted Heads. |
Careers That Use This Skill
| Career | Branch or Role |
|---|---|
| Freelance Artist | Create themed sets and screenshots for gigs; pair with Photography. |
Cheats, Tips, and Ideal Moods
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Cheat | stats.set_skill_level major_papercraft 10Full Cheat Guide Here |
| Ideal Mood | Inspired is best for creative success when crafting. |
| Traits | Creative, Perfectionist, Maker (Eco Lifestyle), Art Lover. |
| Aspiration | Painter Extraordinaire; for kids, Artistic Prodigy fits well. |
Top Tips
- Sell what you make. List finished pieces on Plopsy or run street sales; wall-mounted heads and “realistic critters” fetch good prices.
- Colour variants = variety. Re-craft the same form in multiple colours for cohesive room sets or shop inventory.
- Decorate builds cheaply. Papercraft is a budget-friendly way to theme children’s rooms, schools, and community lots.
- Kids’ progression. Let Children practice after homework; they’ll raise Papercraft plus Motor and Creativity together.
Videos / Gallery
Video coming soon. I’ll showcase speed-levelling routes, best-selling items, and a family craft room layout.
Final Thoughts
The Papercraft skill is a versatile, low-cost way to add personality to your Sims’ homes and make steady simoleons. Whether you’re curating a whimsical nursery or running a handmade shop, Papercraft turns scraps into style.
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