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last update: May 21, 2026

From program walkthroughs to niche custom content tricks, there's dozens of tutorials catalogued here for all skill levels and projects.

TIP: In the titles, = a written tutorial and = a video tutorial!
creating a cas slider

How to create a CAS body slider using TS4 Morph Maker.

CREATOR: SrslySims | TAGS: ts4 morph maker, written

A game screenshot of an anime figure item
creating a table mesh

How to create a basic CC buy mode object (e.g. a table) using Blender, GIMP, and Sims 4 Studio.

CREATOR: illogicalsims | TAGS: sims 4 studio, blender, gimp, all styles, mesh, video

A game screenshot of an anime figure item
creating a fan figurine item

How to create a figurine buy mode CC item by converting a pre-made model using 2D image editors, Blender, and Sims 4 Studio.

CREATOR: gigis4 | TAGS: sims 4 studio, blender, image editors, alpha, maxis mix, mesh, written

A clayified hair
creating a cardboard cut-out item

How to create a cardboard cut-out buy mode CC item using 2D image editors, Blender, and Sims 4 Studio.

CREATOR: gigis4 | TAGS: sims 4 studio, blender, image editors, alpha, maxis mix, mesh, written

A clayified hair
clayifying alpha hair

How to clayify alpha hair to appear more maxis match, using Sims 4 Studio and Blender.

CREATOR: fweiofhe | TAGS: sims 4 studio, blender, maxis mix, maxis match, mesh, written

remapping UVs

How to quickly remap UVs using Blender.

CREATOR: sigma1202 | TAGS: blender, mesh, video without voiceover

maxis match clothing frankenmeshing

How to frankenmesh a maxis match dress, using Sims 4 Studio, Blender, NJob (online), and Photoshop.

CREATOR: deetron-sims | TAGS: sims 4 studio, blender, njob, photoshop, frankenmesh, maxis match, written

A converted mesh
convert full body meshes to sims 4

How to convert another game's full body outfit mesh to a Sims 4 CC mesh.

CREATOR: zinnia | TAGS: sims 4 studio, blender, image editors, all styles, mesh, video

A converted mesh
convert hair meshes to sims 4

How to convert another game's hair mesh to a Sims 4 CC mesh.

CREATOR: zinnia | TAGS: sims 4 studio, blender, image editors, all styles, mesh, video

A game screenshot of a sim with green hair
editing night-time sims 4 screenshots

How to edit Sims 4 screenshots/renders taken during the night-time, using Procreate.

CREATOR: simminginstars | TAGS: procreate, renders/edits, all styles, written

A game screenshot of a sim with green hair
editing day-time sims 4 screenshots

How to edit Sims 4 screenshots/renders taken during the day-time, using Procreate.

CREATOR: simminginstars | TAGS: procreate, renders/edits, all styles, written

A game screenshot of a sim with green hair
editing wet skin for sims 4 screenshots

How to edit Sims 4 screenshots/renders so that the sim's skin appears wet, using Photoshop.

CREATOR: simminginstars | TAGS: photoshop, renders/edits, all styles, written

A game screenshot of a sim with green hair
editing sims 4 screenshots

How to edit Sims 4 screenshots/renders, especially for storytelling but useful for previews, using Photoshop.

CREATOR: simminginstars | TAGS: photoshop, renders/edits, all styles, written

A game screenshot of a sim with green hair
drawing sims 4 hair

How to draw hair on Sims 4 screenshots/renders using Procreate.

CREATOR: simminginstars | TAGS: procreate, renders/edits, maxis match, maxis mix, written

A game screenshot of a female sim in a pink bralette
making CC into CAS default underwear

How to make a piece of CC underwear your game's default CAS underwear, using Sims 4 Studio, for absolute beginners.

CREATOR: hvnlyseraphim | TAGS: sims 4 studio, written

s4s beginner tutorial

A guide to using Sims 4 Studio for beginners.

CREATOR: myaeomi sims | TAGS: sims 4 studio, video

specular texture guide

A guide to the specular texture in The Sims 4, using Blender.

CREATOR: tea 'n' moon sims | TAGS: blender, written

weights guide

A guide to weights in The Sims 4, using Blender.

CREATOR: tea 'n' moon sims | TAGS: blender, written

uv_1 map guide

A guide to UV_1 maps in The Sims 4, using Blender.

CREATOR: tea 'n' moon sims | TAGS: blender, written

cloning meshes

How to clone meshes using Blender and Sims 4 Studio.

CREATOR: tea 'n' moon sims | TAGS: blender, s4s, written

creating normal (aka bump) maps using njob

How to create normal/bump maps using a 2D image editor and NJob.

CREATOR: tea 'n' moon sims | TAGS: image editors, written

photoshop beginner walkthrough, playlist

[13 Parts] A detailed walkthrough of Photoshop for beginners.

CREATOR: piximperfect | TAGS: photoshop, video

creating uv1 and specular maps

How to create UV_1 and specular maps, using Blender, Sims 4 Studio, GIMP, and an online normal map tool.

CREATOR: zeussim | TAGS: blender, sims 4 studio, gimp, mesh, video

A game screenshot of a female sim in a pink dress
using cas tools to fix weights

How to use CMAR's CAS Tools to fix weights on a mesh. Plus, a speed meshing using Blender and Sims 4 Studio.

CREATOR: zeussim | TAGS: blender, sims 4 studio, cmar cas tools, mesh, video

A game screenshot of pink cookie jar object
creating a buy mode mesh

How to create CC objects for buy mode, using Blender, Sims 4 Studio, and a 2D image editor.

CREATOR: sieory | TAGS: blender, sims 4 studio, gimp, ps, mesh, video

reducing mesh polycounts

How to reduce polycounts in Blender using selective dissolve.

CREATOR: itsonlythee-sims | TAGS: blender, mesh, written

A game recording of a sim wearing a black tshirt with a glowing blue paw on the chest
turning a sim into an action figure

How to turn your sim into an action figure child sims can play with, using Blender, Sims 4 Studio, TS4 Sim Ripper, and a 2D image editor.

CREATOR: freezerbnuuy | TAGS: blender, sims 4 studio, ts4 sim ripper, image editors, mesh, written

A game recording of a sim wearing a black tshirt with a glowing blue paw on the chest
adding glow using cas tools

How to add glow to CAS items using GIMP and CMAR Cas Tools.

CREATOR: cmarnyc | TAGS: cmar cas tools, gimp, recoloring, all styles, written

A game recording of a sim wearing a black tshirt with a glowing blue paw on the chest
using the emissions map to make things glow

A guide to utilizing the emissions map to create glowing items, using Blender, Sims 4 Studio, CMAR Cas Tools, and a 2D image editor.

CREATOR: freezerbnuuy | TAGS: sims 4 studio, blender, cmar cas tools, gimp, photoshop, all styles, recoloring, written

making ui emotion pose overrides

How to override the default UI emotion poses using Blender, Sims 4 Studio, and MC Command Center in-game (for testing).

CREATOR: freezerbnuuy | TAGS: sims 4 studio, blender, in-game mods, written

A game screenshot of a neon red wall light shaped like a bird
giving cas cc or body parts glowing edges

How to give CAS items or body parts a glowing outline using Blender, Sims 4 Studio, CMAR Cas Tools, and a 2D image editor.

CREATOR: freezerbnuuy | TAGS: sims 4 studio, blender, cmar cas tools, gimp, photoshop, all styles, recoloring, written

A game screenshot of a neon red wall light shaped like a bird
turning a vector image into a wall light

How to turn a vector image into a wall light mesh, using Blender, Sims 4 Studio, a 2D image editor, and Inkscape.

CREATOR: freezerbnuuy | TAGS: sims 4 studio, blender, gimp, photoshop, mesh, written

reducing cc file sizes

How to optimize file size of CC using Blender, Sims 4 Studio, a 2D image editor, and other tools.

CREATOR: freezerbnuuy | TAGS: sims 4 studio, blender, gimp, photoshop, written

creating a decosim

How to create a deco sim using Blender, TS4 Sim Ripper, and Sims 4 Studio; testing with Andrew's Pose Player.

CREATOR: freezerbnuuy | TAGS: sims 4 studio, blender, ts4 sim ripper, in-game mods, mesh, written

creating a pose for beginners

How to create a pose that is compatible with Andrew's Pose Player or Wicked Whims, using Blender, TS4 Sim Ripper, and Sims 4 Studio.

CREATOR: freezerbnuuy | TAGS: sims 4 studio, blender, gimp, ts4 sim ripper, in-game mods, written

A sim ear that's been stretched using sliders that is pierced with silver jewelry
making slider compatible earrings

How to make earrings slide compatible using Blender and Sims 4 Studio.

CREATOR: azeterna | TAGS: blender, sims 4 studio, all styles, mesh, written

scripting for beginners

How to get started with Sims 4 script mods using Python 3.7 and PyCharm, for those already familiar with Python.

CREATOR: andrew | TAGS: pycharm, script mods, written

weight painting with cmar cas tools

How to paint weights using Blender and Cas Tools, for meshes with under 7K faces.

CREATOR: moryo | TAGS: blender, cmar cas tools, all styles, mesh, video

A child sim with brown hair portait on white background
create an ombre hair texture

How to create an easy ombre hair recolor using Sims 4 Studio and a 2D image editor.

CREATOR: SheSpeaksSimlish | TAGS: S4S, image editors, maxis, recoloring, video

A child sim with brown hair portait on white background
convert adult hairs for child sims

How to convert an adult hair to a child hair using Sims 4 Studio and Blender.

CREATOR: Solyiko | TAGS: S4S, blender, all styles, mesh, WRITTEN

weight transfer in blender

How to transfer weights between meshes using Blender. Beginner-intermediate tutorial.

CREATOR: brujah | TAGS: blender, all styles, mesh, WRITTEN

A Blender screenshot of sim feet lol
adjust foot positioning for creating shoes

How to adjust a model's feet when creating CC shoes.

CREATOR: serenity-cc | TAGS: S4S, blender, all styles, mesh, WRITTEN

turn a multiple mesh ea item into a one mesh item

How to turn an EA CAS item with multiple meshes and cuts into an item with one cut for an easier workflow.

CREATOR: theslyd | TAGS: S4S, blender, image editors, all styles, mesh, WRITTEN

A sims 4 blender render of a white blonde female sim closeup portrait
using ts4 sim ripper to make a blender render

How to use TS4 Sim Ripper to prepare a sim model for a Blender 4.0 render.

CREATOR: mellosakicc | TAGS: ts4 sim ripper, blender, all styles, written

baking shadows on cas items

How to bake shadows onto CAS items using Blender, Sims 4 Studio, and a 2D image editor.

CREATOR: theslyd | TAGS: S4S, blender, all styles, mesh, WRITTEN

tracing a 2D image to create a build mode item

How to use a 2D image to create a 3D object mesh for build mode using Sims 4 Studio, GIMP, and Blender.

CREATOR: simsina | TAGS: s4s, blender, gimp, maxis match, maxis mix, alpha, mesh, video

adding extra slots to build mode items

How to add more slots to build mode item meshes using Sims 4 Studio. Blender is optional.

CREATOR: simsina | TAGS: s4s, blender, mesh, video

A white glittery dress frankenmeshed for the sims 4
simple cas recolor

How to recolor a t-shirt using Sims 4 Studio and GIMP; adding graphics and patterns.

CREATOR: simsina | TAGS: s4s, gimp, maxis match, maxis mix, recoloring, video

A white glittery dress frankenmeshed for the sims 4
maxis match clothing frankenmeshing

How to frankenmesh a maxis match clothing item using Sims 4 Studio, GIMP, and Blender.

CREATOR: simsina | TAGS: s4s, blender, gimp, maxis match, frankenmesh, video

A purple donut with sprinkles made in Blender
blender 4.0 beginner tutorial, playlist

[14 Parts] A detailed walkthrough of Blender 4.0 for beginners. Also a meshing tutorial.

CREATOR: blender guru | TAGS: blender, mesh, video

A purple donut with sprinkles made in Blender
blender 3.0 beginner tutorial, playlist

[17 Parts] A detailed walkthrough of Blender 3.0 for beginners. Also a meshing tutorial.

CREATOR: blender guru | TAGS: blender, mesh, video

Screenshot of a blender workflow, male sim with blue hair
meshing maxis match hair from scratch

How to create a maxis match hair from scratch using Blender and Sims 4 Studio.

CREATOR: Tianshi | TAGS: S4S, blender, maxis match, maxis mix, mesh, video without voiceover

Screenshot of a blender scene featuring a sim
making a blender render

How to make a "blender render" using CAS, Blender, TS4 Sim Ripper, and Sims 4 Studio.

CREATOR: Solita Sims | TAGS: S4S, ts4 sim ripper, blender, renders/edits, video

S4S screenshot of a frankenmeshed maxis match outfit
maxis match clothing frankenmeshing

How to frankenmesh a maxis match clothing item using Sims 4 Studio, GIMP, and Blender.

CREATOR: PowLuna | TAGS: S4S, gimp, blender, maxis match, frankenmesh, video

S4S screenshot of a frankenmeshed auburn hair
maxis match hair frankenmeshing

How to frankenmesh a maxis match hairstyle using Sims 4 Studio and Blender.

CREATOR: PowLuna | TAGS: S4S, blender, maxis match, frankenmesh, video

S4S screenshot of a battle jacket recolor
intermediate cas recolor

How to recolor a jacket in CAS with intermediate level techniques, using Sims 4 Studio and GIMP; manipulating graphics, patterns, and hand-drawn elements.

CREATOR: mellosakicc | TAGS: S4S, gimp, maxis match, maxis mix, recolor, video

Blonde frankenmeshed maxis match hairstyle
maxis match hair frankenmeshing

How to frankenmesh a maxis match hairstyle using Sims 4 Studio and Blender.

CREATOR: Rue | TAGS: S4S, BLENDER, maxis match, frankenmesh, video

Blonde frankenmeshed maxis match hairstyle
meshing maxis match hair from scratch

How to create a maxis match hair from scratch using Blender and Sims 4 Studio.

CREATOR: Alerii | TAGS: S4S, BLENDER, Cmar cas tools, maxis match, maxis mix, mesh, video

S4S screenshot of a t-shirt recolor
simple CAS recolor

How to recolor a t-shirt using Sims 4 Studio and GIMP; adding graphics.

CREATOR: MELLOSAKICC | TAGS: S4S, GIMP, all styles, RECOLOR, WRITTEN

Removing Gender Restrictions on CAS items

How to remove gender/frame restrictions on CAS items using Sims 4 Studio.

CREATOR: MELLOSAKICC | TAGS: S4S, written

SimLive frankenmesh thumbnail
maxis match Hair Frankenmeshing, Part 1

[1/2 Parts] How to frankenmesh a maxis match hairstyle using Sims 4 Studio and Blender.

CREATOR: SIMLIVE | TAGS: S4S, BLENDER, maxis match, Frankenmesh, VIDEO

SimLive frankenmesh thumbnail
maxis match Hair Frankenmeshing, Part 2

[2/2 Parts] How to frankenmesh a maxis match hairstyle using Sims 4 Studio and Blender.

CREATOR: SIMLIVE | TAGS: S4S, BLENDER, maxis match, Frankenmesh, VIDEO

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