The Sims: Bustin' Out

Pottery and inventing was introduced in Bustin' Out for console in the form of the KraftKing Potter's Wheel and Inventor's Workshop.

KraftKing Potter's Wheel

KraftKing Potter's Wheel
Ceramics is the third oldest art form after painting and criticizing, with the oldest pottery wheel dating back to 3300 BC. Ancient potters were highly revered members of society and their products the basis for civilized living and lucrative trade routes. KraftKing can't promise you respect, but what we CAN promise is to balance your creativity while creating your bank balance! Take one for a spin today!
Game	The Sims Bustin' Out
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§1,300
Object type(s)	Craft
	Money
	Fun
Size	1x2

The Potter's Wheel is unlocked from the start. Sims can make vases at the wheel.

KraftKing Inventor's Workshop

KraftKing Inventor's Workshop
This advanced workbench comes stocked with every tool, torch and gizmo an inventor could possibly need. The seemingly endless possibilities will blow you away! Increase your home improvement skills while inventing curiosities for display or sale! Voted #1 for ease of implementation by MechaniKill Magazine. See local statutes regarding eyesore laws and explosives disposal regulations.
Game	The Sims Bustin' Out
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§3,330
Object type(s)	Mech
	Money
Size	2x1

The Inventor's Workshop is unlocked in Bust Out mode by buying §1500 worth of objects at the Shiny Things Lab. At the workbench, Sims can make inventions, which include rocket gnomes.

The Sims 2

Workbenches were reintroduced in The Sims 2 in Open for Business and FreeTime, where they build badge skill as a Sim creates objects while using them. They allow a Sim to either make a single item, which is usually left on the bench after being finished, or many items, which will be placed in the Sim's inventory. When a Sim starts to craft items on a workbench, a dialog will appear with a default name and description, as well as an "Accept" and "Cancel" button. The player is able to edit the name, and may be able to edit the description. Items made on workbenches can be marked for sale a Sim-owned business. When they are, their "wholesale price" is considered to be the price they can be sold for after being finished, not the amount paid to make them. If a workbench is in a Sim-owned business, a employee can be assigned to make items on it; these items will appear in the owner's inventory.

The Sims 2: Open for Business

"That Smells Great!" Floral Workstation

The "That Smells Great!" Floral Workstation from 'Craftin' It' Industries
So you say you want to arrange some flowers. Well, let's take a look at you, hotshot. You can paint a masterpiece. You're a piano virtuoso. You think that means anything in the realm of flowers? Oh no, easel-jockey. Flower arranging is a learned skill that dates back for hundred of years in thousands of cultures. Step up, rookie - can you master the petals of success, or will you buckle under the thorns of defeat?
Game	The Sims 2: Open for Business
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§1,000
Object type(s)	Craft
	Money
Size	2x2

Associated skill: Creativity

Associated Badge: Flower Arranging

Cost: §1000

• No Badge: Bouquet of Daisies (Decorative Item)
• Bronze Badge: Wildflower Bouquet, Tulip Bouquet (Decorative items)
• Silver Badge: Rose Bouquet, Mixed Flower Bouquet (Decorative items)
• Gold Badge: Snapdragon Bouquet (Raises motives when successfully made)

Success or failure in flower arranging depends most on the aspiration of the Sim doing the flower arranging. A Sim in platinum almost never creates "Evil" snapdragons, while a Sim in deep red aspiration can create them up to a third of the time.

If FreeTime is installed, crafting at this workbench builds enthusiasm for the Arts and Crafts hobby.

"Non-Deadly" Robot Crafting Station

The "Non-Deadly" Robot Crafting Station
So you say you want to build a robot. Well, good for you! Fortunately, none of the robots you can make here are the "Oh no! The Robot has gone crazy! Please help! My doom is assured!" type. In fact, all the robots you can make with the "Non-Deadly" station are guaranteed to be helpful around the house or business. Caveat-style Warning: Robots can go crazy. Non-Doom assured lifestyle not insured in any way.
Game	The Sims 2: Open for Business
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§2,000
Object type(s)	Crafting
	Money
	Hobby enthusiasm
Size	3x2

Associated skill: Mechanical

Associated Badge: Robotics

Cost: §2000

• No Badge: Toy Robot (Raises Fun)
• Bronze Badge: Cleanbot (cleans messes on the floor); Hydrobot (puts out fires; waters flowers)
• Silver Badge: Sentrybot (zaps intruders); Munchiebot (fetches food)
• Gold Badge: Create a Servo (robotic Sim)

Sims with lower Mechanical skill are more likely to create robots that start out non-functional. These can be repaired (place them on the floor to see the option) to restore their full value and make them operational.

Robots made by the crafting station are controlled by an invisible NPC named NPC - Robot, except for Servos, which are fully playable Sims with character data.

If FreeTime is installed, crafting at this workbench builds enthusiasm for the Tinkering hobby.

Crazy Fun Toybench

The Crazy Fun Toybench from 'Craftin' It!' Industries
So you say you want to make a toy. Well, buddy, you'll need one of these if you even want to try - and trust us, making toys ain't easy. The Crazy Fun toybench comes with a nigh infinite supply of raw materials, both safe and unsafe. Worry not, we have fired the employee that included the unsafe materials. Unfortunately, here at 'Craftin' It', we can't afford a recall of our products. Can you imagine how much of a mess that would be? Just don't use the unsafe stuff, okay? PLEASE.
Game	The Sims 2: Open for Business
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§1,500
Object type(s)	Craft
	Money
Size	2x2

Associated skill: Mechanical, Creativity

Associated Badge: Toy Making

Cost: §1500

• No Badge: Sir Bricks-A-Lot
• Bronze Badge: Little Heroes Fire Truck and Clown-in-a-Box
• Silver Badge: Brinks Kite and Twirl, Spin, and Wobble!
• Gold badge: Wet 'n' Wild Water Wiggler

Failed toymaking attempts may end up creating "evil" versions of the Clown-in-a-Box, Brinks' Kite, and Water Wiggler.

If FreeTime is installed, crafting at this workbench builds enthusiasm for the Arts and Crafts hobby.

The Sims 2: FreeTime

Upright Pottery Wheel

Upright Pottery Wheel by QuicKraft
The Upright Pottery wheel by QuicKraft allows you to throw while standing up. This relieves the back strain that many potters feel allowing you to spend even more time crafting! The responsive foot pedal gives you great speed control and the wheel is perfectly aligned for accuracy. So let your imagination spin out of control with the Upright Pottery Wheel!
Game	The Sims 2: FreeTime
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§1,000
Object type(s)	Craft
	Money
Size	1x1

Associated Skill: Creativity

Associated Badge: Pottery

Cost: §1000

• No Badge: Plates
• Bronze Badge: Vases and Tea Sets (raises the environment motive better in the kitchen)
• Silver Badge: Pitchers and Pots (raises the environment motive up to two rooms away)
• Gold badge: Amphora (best sculpture for raising the environment motive in the whole area)

Crafting at this workbench builds enthusiasm for the Arts and Crafts hobby.

Mechanical Stitching Machine

Mechanical Stitching Machine by Antique Artifacts
Who needs all those fancy buttons, knobs, and digital readouts? It's time to get back to basics with the Mechanical Stitching Machine from Antique Artifacts. Sew like your mother used to sew and let your friends know "Yeah, I made that and I didn't even need electricity."
Game	The Sims 2: FreeTime
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§1,250
Object type(s)	Craft
	Money
Size	2x1

Associated Skill: Creativity

Associated Badge: Sewing

Cost: §1250

• No Badge: Pot Holders
• Bronze Badge: Teddy Bears and Curtains
• Silver Badge: Quilts and 'an outfit', i.e. any one-piece outfit that can be bought, including custom content, but excluding Outerwear.
• Gold badge: Nifty Custom Outfit

Unlike other workbenches, Sims sit while using the Mechanical Stitching Machine, and will be unable to use it unless a chair is placed in front of it. Also, the Mechanical Stitching Machine always places its products in the Sim's inventory, even if the Sim is only making a single item.

Crafting at this workbench builds enthusiasm for the Arts and Crafts hobby.

Trivia

• A modified Crazy Fun Toybench appears in Dead Space 2, another game published by Electronic Arts. It can be found in Chapter 6, after the player is blown into an apartment.

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The Sims 3

Workbenches returned in The Sims 3 with the Ambitions expansion pack. It is used to 'invent' objects, while also improving a Sim's Handiness and Inventing skills.

The Sims 3: Ambitions

Pedestrian Sculpting Station

Pedestrian Sculpting Station
It may look like the inside of a crate, but this behemoth is taking the art world by storm. With an easy swivel base and a durable plywood frame, the station takes care of everything so you can concentrate on being a sculpting savant.
Game	The Sims 3: Ambitions
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§660
Object type(s)	Skill
	Motives
	Craft
Size	2x2

Skills improved by using the object: Sculpting.

Scraptronic™ Workbench

Scraptronic™ Workbench
They don't build workbenches like they used to but Scraptronic's patented automatic scrap refill system makes this inventor's workbench almost as good as Grandpa's old garage table. A broad and sturdy table provides plenty of room for creations of any size and the tackboard will hold all your tools, greasers, nuts and bolts.
Game	The Sims 3: Ambitions, The Sims 3: Pets (console)
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§1250
Object type(s)	Skill
	Craft
Size	3x2

Skills improved by using the object: Handiness, Inventing.

The Sims 3: Generations

Catalyst Chemistry Lab Station

Catalyst Chemistry Lab Station
Chemistry is the scientific art of mixing one substance with another to transform those substances into something miraculous! With the Catalyst Chemistry Lab Station, aspiring chemists of all ages can stir solutions and manufacture matter of all types. Craft potions that will induce happiness, increase stinkiness, and even turn a total klutz into a mechanical genius... for a few hours at least. Be sure to wear protective eyewear and keep the fire extinguisher handy!
Game	The Sims 3: Generations
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§1000
Object type(s)	Skill
	Craft
Size	2x2

Skills improved by using the object: Logic

The Sims 3: Supernatural

Aleister's Alchemy Station

Aleister's Alchemy Station
Finally, the powers of the universe can be yours for a price that won't have you wishing you could turn lead into gold! Aleister's Alchemy Station is user-friendly, safe-ish, and fully featured. Right out of the box you'll be brewing elixirs that'll make conventional science want to go to take a little lie down somewhere. Let AI put the power in YOUR hands with Aleister's Alchemy Station.
Game	The Sims 3: Supernatural
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§850
Object type(s)	Skill
Size	2x3

Skills improved by using the object: Alchemy

The Sims 3: Into the Future

Reventlov's Bot Workshop

Reventlov's Bot Workshop
Integrating every advance in robotic history, this workshop is a forge for Nanites and Trait Chips. New Plumbots can also be constructed or customized using its unique Voight-Krieg magnetic field.
Game	The Sims 3: Into the Future
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§1,750
Object type(s)	Skill
Size	5x3

Skills improved by using object: Bot Building

The Sims 3 Store

Artisan's Glassblowing and Jewelry Making Station

Artisan's Glassblowing and Jewelry Making Station
Are you a true artisan? Test yourself by trying to make glass gnomes, jewelry, statues, stained glass windows and much more. This station is hot! No really, it is literally hot, so be careful.
Game	The Sims 3 Store
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§1,350
Object type(s)	Skill
Size	4x4

Skills improved by using object: Artisan

The Titanic Toy Machine

The Titanic Toy Machine
The Titanic Toy Machine was designed and built by a group of vagabond gnomes. They have since disappeared without a trace and no one knows exactly how the machine works, so thank heaven for clearly labeled buttons. Regardless, if you are looking for amazing toys for all ages, then fire it up and watch the magic happen. Just don't be surprised if those gnomes threw in a few kinks.
Game	The Sims 3 Store
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§1900
Object type(s)	Skill
Size	4x2

The Titanic Toy Machine can be bought in The Sims 3 Store for 545 SimPoints. It is included in the Gold Version of Midnight Hollow where it can be found in the Golden Ticket Toy Shop.

The Sims 4

Woodworking Table

The Sims 4 reintroduces the woodworking table which can be used to create wooden furniture and sculptures. Woodworking tables improve the Handiness skill, and take up a space of 2x1.

With Outdoor Retreat installed, Sims can craft more objects like planter boxes, mirrors, wall shelfs or wall hangings. Sims can learn about the woodworking schematic from the large wooden camping mascot sculpture located in Granite Falls and afterwards they can make smaller versions of it at the woodworking table.

With "Enchanted by Nature" installed, Sims can craft gnomes on the workbench.

Image	Name	Cost	Pack
	Woodworking Table	§1,800	&BG
	KraftMatic Woodworking Table 2.0	§825	&KP32
	The KraftMatic Ultra	§1,000	&KP39

Pumpkin Carving Station

The Sims 4: Spooky Stuff introduces the pumpkin carving station which can be used to create carved pumpkins. Pumpkin carving stations improve the Handiness skill, and take up a space of 1x1.

Image	Name	Cost	Pack
	Pumpkin Carving Station	§375	&SP04

Archaeology Workbench

The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure introduces the archaeology workbench. Sims can use this bench to analyze and combine relics they found while excavating. Archaeology workbenches improve the Archaeology skill, and take up a space of 2x1.

Image	Name	Cost	Pack
	Pop Up Archaeology Work Bench	§390	&GP06

Flower Arranging Table

The Sims 4: Seasons reintroduces the flower arranging table. Sims can craft various types of flower arrangements. Using flowers from the Sims' inventory will reduce the cost and ultimately lower it to §0 if all flowers required for the arrangement are available. Flower arranging tables improve the Flower Arranging skill, and take up a space of 2x1.

Image	Name	Cost	Pack
	Violets are Blue Flower Arranging Table	§250	&EP05

Robotics Workstation

The Sims 4: Discover University reintroduces the robotics workstation. Sims can craft robotic constructions such as Chatterboxes, RC Quadcopters, Utili-Bots, Cybernetics, and Servos. Robotics workstations improve the Robotics skill, and take up a space of 3x2.

Image	Name	Cost	Pack
	Dr. F's Official Robotics Station	§1,100	&EP08

Fizzing Station

The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle introduces the fizzing station. Sims can craft an array of beverages and drinks from harvestables. Mixing foods or single ingredients can come with many different flavors. Fizzing stations improve the Juice Fizzing skill, and take up a space of 3x2.

Image	Name	Cost	Pack
	Afizzionissimi Fizzing Station	§735	&EP09

Fabricator

The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle introduces the fabricator. Sims can craft a large assortments of furniture for their house as well as giving them an array of different dyes. Fabricators improve the Fabrication skill, and take up a space of 2x2.

Image	Name	Cost	Pack
	Store No More Home Fabricator	§1,800	&EP09

Candle Making Table

The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle introduces the candle making station. Sims can craft candles of many different sizes and dyes as an alternative to lighting without power utilities. Candles made from the station will realistically shrink overtime when they're lit until they run out of wick. Candle making stations improve the Fabrication skill, and take up a space of 2x2.

Image	Name	Cost	Pack
	Von Wick & Co. Candle Making Table	§550	&EP09

Gemology Table

The Sims 4: Crystal Creations Stuff introduces the gemology table. Sims can cut crystals into gemstones and be utilized in crafting custom jewelry for Sims to wear, collect, or sell. Gemology tables improve the Gemology skill, and take up a space of 2x2.

Image	Name	Cost	Pack
	The All-In-One Gemology Table By Humphrey Inc.	§650	&TS4:CCS

Pottery Kiln

The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies introduces the pottery kiln. This appliance is what is used to glaze and/or solidify ceramic creations from their clay molds. Pottery kilns improve the Pottery skill, and take up a space of 2x2.

Image	Name	Cost	Pack
	Pottery Kiln by GFAUB	§725	&EP18

Pottery Wheel

The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies introduces the pottery wheel. This desk is what Sims use to help create ceramic creations using clay. Pottery wheels improve the Pottery skill, and take up a space of 1x1.

Image	Name	Cost	Pack
	Pottery Wheel by GFAUB	§525	&EP18

Apothecary Table

The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature introduces the apothecary table. This table is where Sims research and craft cures. Apothecary tables improve the Apothecary skill, and take up a space of 2x1.

Image	Name	Cost	Pack
	Leafy Ledge Apothecary Table	§100	&EP19