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==Accessories==
 
==Accessories==
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/164/start-finish-accessory-mesh-beginners Start to Finish Accessory Mesh Tutorial for Beginners]
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*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/164/start-finish-accessory-mesh-beginners Start to Finish Accessory Mesh Tutorial for Beginners By orangemittens at S4S] [[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]] This is a 5 star beginner tutorial.  It has important meshing and blender UV mapping info that applies to any mesh creation.
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/10/tutorial-using-sims-studio-accessory Using Sims 4 Studio to Add a Custom Accessory]
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/10/tutorial-using-sims-studio-accessory Using Sims 4 Studio to Add a Custom Accessory]
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/17/sims-studio-video-tutorial-playlist Sims 4 Studio  Video Tutorial: New Earring Accessory - Mesh by brujah236]
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/17/sims-studio-video-tutorial-playlist Sims 4 Studio  Video Tutorial: New Earring Accessory - Mesh by brujah236]
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/17/sims-studio-video-tutorial-playlist 2 Video Tutorials: Standalone Accessory Recolor with Multiple Swatches by brujah236]
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/17/sims-studio-video-tutorial-playlist 2 Video Tutorials: Standalone Accessory Recolor with Multiple Swatches by brujah236]
 
*[https://mystufforigin.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/how-to-make-earrings-with-milkshape.html How to make earrings with Milkshape]
 
*[https://mystufforigin.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/how-to-make-earrings-with-milkshape.html How to make earrings with Milkshape]
 
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/1466/tutorial-converting-accessorys-glass Converting an Accessory's Look to Glass by untraditionalnerd at S4S]
  
 
==Clothing==
 
==Clothing==
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/81/weight-transfer-blender?page=1 Weight Transfer in Blender by Brujah at S4S] [[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]] This is how you transfer (copy) vertex weight values from game meshes to your new mesh parts in Blender. ''(Older Sims versions called them '''Bone Assignments'''.)''  It's way easier than the old bone assignments in Milkshape because instead of configuring each vertex by itself, you select the game piece, then your 'new mesh' piece and transfer the vertex weights all at once.  The new mesh vertexes will pick up the vertex weights based on it's proximity to vertexes in the active game mesh you selected, even if the vertexes have different weights.
 
*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/81/weight-transfer-blender?page=1 Weight Transfer in Blender by Brujah at S4S] [[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]] This is how you transfer (copy) vertex weight values from game meshes to your new mesh parts in Blender. ''(Older Sims versions called them '''Bone Assignments'''.)''  It's way easier than the old bone assignments in Milkshape because instead of configuring each vertex by itself, you select the game piece, then your 'new mesh' piece and transfer the vertex weights all at once.  The new mesh vertexes will pick up the vertex weights based on it's proximity to vertexes in the active game mesh you selected, even if the vertexes have different weights.
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2-FfB9kRmE&list=PLyelx0TsmSpdSoVNlkGo7LAk3mhfxbMhd&index=1 Blender mapping 1 of 4 by Darrin Lile - You Tube video]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42XCrtxvhyM&list=PLyelx0TsmSpdSoVNlkGo7LAk3mhfxbMhd&index=2 Blender mapping 2 of 4 by Darrin Lile - You Tube video]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXyIhYcYmoo&list=PLyelx0TsmSpdSoVNlkGo7LAk3mhfxbMhd&index=3 Blender mapping 3 of 4 by Darrin Lile - You Tube video]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1DHPEHleTQ&list=PLyelx0TsmSpdSoVNlkGo7LAk3mhfxbMhd&index=4 Blender mapping 4 of 4 by Darrin Lile - You Tube video]
  
 
====Caster Tutorials====
 
====Caster Tutorials====
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*[http://jsboutique.tumblr.com/post/95875949953/my-first-ever-tutorial-phew-that-turned-out-a-lot Photoshop recoloring tutorial by JSBoutique]
 
*[http://jsboutique.tumblr.com/post/95875949953/my-first-ever-tutorial-phew-that-turned-out-a-lot Photoshop recoloring tutorial by JSBoutique]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97GXwDddEQg Seamless pattern tutorial for Photoshop on YouTube by RockChick/Neen]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97GXwDddEQg Seamless pattern tutorial for Photoshop on YouTube by RockChick/Neen]
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/13638/create-own-seamless-patterns-photoshop Create your own seamless patterns in Photoshop. by Noir_noir at S4S]
  
 
====s4pe Tutorials====
 
====s4pe Tutorials====
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====Sims 4 Studio Tutorials ====
 
====Sims 4 Studio Tutorials ====
 
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=====CAS Tutorials=====
 
*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/4324/tutorial-detailed-guide-create-clothing A Very Detailed Tutorial about How to Create High-End clothing From Start to End Correctly. by eviltiptip at S4S] This is a good one for beginners.
 
*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/4324/tutorial-detailed-guide-create-clothing A Very Detailed Tutorial about How to Create High-End clothing From Start to End Correctly. by eviltiptip at S4S] This is a good one for beginners.
 
 
*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/3309/make-default-replacement-infant-clothing How to Make Default Replacement Infant Clothing by orangemittens at S4S]
 
*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/3309/make-default-replacement-infant-clothing How to Make Default Replacement Infant Clothing by orangemittens at S4S]
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/281/make-sims-clothing-recolor-transparency How to Make A Sims 4 Clothing Recolor With Transparency by Orangemittens]
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/281/make-sims-clothing-recolor-transparency How to Make A Sims 4 Clothing Recolor With Transparency by Orangemittens]
 
*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/12/tutorial-standalone-recolor-custom-thumbnails How to Make a Standalone Recolor with Custom Thumbnails by orangemittens at S4S]
 
*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/12/tutorial-standalone-recolor-custom-thumbnails How to Make a Standalone Recolor with Custom Thumbnails by orangemittens at S4S]
 
*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/3215/video-tutorial-image-clothing-bakie How to Place an Image on Clothing by Bakie at S4S]
 
*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/3215/video-tutorial-image-clothing-bakie How to Place an Image on Clothing by Bakie at S4S]
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/305/create-item-new-joint-assignment?page=1 Create an Item With a New Joint Assignment by orangemittens at S4S.]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJygODXdRB8&feature=youtu.be How to add Dynamic Light to Clothing by Bakie] Glowing or blinking light on clothing. shine.
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJygODXdRB8&feature=youtu.be How to add Dynamic Light to Clothing by Bakie] Glowing or blinking light on clothing. shine.
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/12/tutorial-standalone-recolor-custom-thumbnails S4S Tutorial: Standalone Recolor With Custom Thumbnails by Orangemittens]
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/12/tutorial-standalone-recolor-custom-thumbnails S4S Tutorial: Standalone Recolor With Custom Thumbnails by Orangemittens]
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*[http://www.sims4studio.com/thread/566/shorten-mesh-blender Edit a Clothing Mesh to Make It Shorter by MisterS]
 
*[http://www.sims4studio.com/thread/566/shorten-mesh-blender Edit a Clothing Mesh to Make It Shorter by MisterS]
 
*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/1722/tutorial-basic-guide-specular-editing Want shiny clothing or trim? Edit the CAS specular in Sims 4 using S4S by orangemittens]
 
*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/1722/tutorial-basic-guide-specular-editing Want shiny clothing or trim? Edit the CAS specular in Sims 4 using S4S by orangemittens]
*[http://www.sims4studio.com/thread/466/blender-create-sims-absolute-beginners Pose tutorial for absolute beginners]
 
*[http://www.sims4studio.com/thread/442/make-sims-pose-using-studio Basic Pose tutorial]
 
 
*[http://blogsimplesimmer.tumblr.com/post/151197981280/an-anon-sent-me-a-message-asking-if-i-could-make Child Conversion Tutorial by blogsimplesimmer]
 
*[http://blogsimplesimmer.tumblr.com/post/151197981280/an-anon-sent-me-a-message-asking-if-i-could-make Child Conversion Tutorial by blogsimplesimmer]
 
*[http://theslyd.tumblr.com/post/145955896221/tutorial-how-to-bake-shadow-for-clothing-i How to bake a shadow for clothing by theslyd]
 
*[http://theslyd.tumblr.com/post/145955896221/tutorial-how-to-bake-shadow-for-clothing-i How to bake a shadow for clothing by theslyd]
<!-- *[https://mystufforigin.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/how-to-convert-sims-2-clothes-into-sims.html How to convert Sims 2 clothes textures to Sims 4 by Kiara24]  !!!! WARNING - THIS SITE IS SPAMMY AND OPENS JUNK PAGES!!!  Be Careful.
 
*[https://mystufforigin.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/how-to-convert-sims-3-clothes-for-sims.html How to convert Sims 3 clothing textures to Sims 4 by Kiara24] - Part 2 [https://mystufforigin.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/how-to-convert-sims-3-clothes-for-sims_20.html here] - note: this tutorial does not teach you how to convert the mesh, just how to create or copy the textures to a similar Ts4 clothing item.  !!!! WARNING - THIS SITE IS SPAMMY AND OPENS JUNK PAGES!!! Be Careful.
 
*[https://mystufforigin.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/how-to-join-top-and-skirt-in-sims-4.html How to join a top and skirt by Kiara24]  !!!! WARNING - THIS SITE IS SPAMMY AND OPENS JUNK PAGES!!!  Be Careful. -->
 
 
*[http://deetron-sims.tumblr.com/frankenmesh Frankenmeshing tutorial by deetron-sims]
 
*[http://deetron-sims.tumblr.com/frankenmesh Frankenmeshing tutorial by deetron-sims]
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/1469/tutorial-create-transparent-skirt How to Create a Transparent Skirt by untraditionalnerd at S4S]
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/10/tutorial-using-sims-studio-accessory Using Sims 4 Studio to Add an Accessory by orangemittens at S4S]
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=====Object Tutorials=====
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=====Pose Tutorials=====
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*[http://www.sims4studio.com/thread/466/blender-create-sims-absolute-beginners Pose tutorial for absolute beginners]
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*[http://www.sims4studio.com/thread/442/make-sims-pose-using-studio Basic Pose tutorial]
  
 
====UV Maps====
 
====UV Maps====
 
*[https://www.tumblr.com/dashboard/blog/spectacledchic-sims4/164853363090 UV Body Template - Adult female body template UV map by spectacledchic]   
 
*[https://www.tumblr.com/dashboard/blog/spectacledchic-sims4/164853363090 UV Body Template - Adult female body template UV map by spectacledchic]   
 
**[https://imgur.com/21NjwYw Here's the download for the template]
 
**[https://imgur.com/21NjwYw Here's the download for the template]
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/62/fix-uv-map-template  CAS Part UV template by brujah at S4S]
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/243/sim-body-texture-templates?page=1 Sims 4 body texture templates by orangemittens at S4S]
  
 
==Hair==
 
==Hair==
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/134/mini-tutorial-sims-hair-components Sims 4 Hair Mesh Components by orangemittens at S4S]
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/386/add-swatch-existing-hair-beginners Add a Swatch to an Existing Hair Mesh For Beginners] - Learn to add a new color to your favorite hair mesh.
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/386/add-swatch-existing-hair-beginners Add a Swatch to an Existing Hair Mesh For Beginners] - Learn to add a new color to your favorite hair mesh.
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/134/mini-tutorial-basic-components-meshes Understanding the Components of Sims 4 Hair by Orangemittens] - People new to meshing Sims 4 Hair should start here.
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/134/mini-tutorial-basic-components-meshes Understanding the Components of Sims 4 Hair by Orangemittens] - People new to meshing Sims 4 Hair should start here.
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*[http://ddeathflower.tumblr.com/post/131744818205/how-to-re-texture-hair-in-ts4-using-sims4studio How to retexture hair using S4S by ddeathflower]
 
*[http://ddeathflower.tumblr.com/post/131744818205/how-to-re-texture-hair-in-ts4-using-sims4studio How to retexture hair using S4S by ddeathflower]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FkRN7FxAow Clayifying tutorial by burritosims]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FkRN7FxAow Clayifying tutorial by burritosims]
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/3857/most-transparency-issues-alpha-glass Fixing Transparency Issues with Alpha/Glass Hair by laracroftfan1 at S4S]
  
 
==Makeup & Genetics==
 
==Makeup & Genetics==
 
*[http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=540210 How to make the make up layer over skin overlays]
 
*[http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=540210 How to make the make up layer over skin overlays]
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*[https://sims4studio.com/post/22523/thread Discussion on correcting Composition layers and Sort numbers for Skin Details and how they overwrite or blend with other skin details/makeup etc. by Brujah and Feyona and others at Sims4Studio]
  
 
====Eye Shadow====
 
====Eye Shadow====
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====Lipstick====
 
====Lipstick====
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag_C5M6PSoM&feature=youtu.be Quick Lipstick Tutorialon YouTube by imaorney]
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag_C5M6PSoM&feature=youtu.be Quick Lipstick Tutorialon YouTube by imaorney]
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====Sims Creation====
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztTnv7hQrjY How to Make Him! A Comprehensive Face Slider Tutorial ?Sims 4?CAS by KatsCorner at YouTube]  This is a great visual aid that helps you learn how to manipulate the face sliders that come with the Sims4 game.
  
 
====Tattoos====
 
====Tattoos====
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====Blender Tutorials====
 
====Blender Tutorials====
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/11/tutorial-check-accessory-assignments-blender Checking bone assignments in Blender by Orangemittens]
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/11/tutorial-check-accessory-assignments-blender Checking bone assignments in Blender by Orangemittens]
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/81/weight-transfer-blender?page=1 Weight Transfer in Blender by Brujah at S4S] [[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]] This is how you transfer (copy) vertex weight values from game meshes to your new mesh parts in Blender. ''(Older Sims versions called them '''Bone Assignments'''.)''  It's way easier than the old bone assignments in Milkshape because instead of configuring each vertex by itself, you select the game piece, then your 'new mesh' piece and transfer the vertex weights all at once.  The new mesh vertexes will pick up the vertex weights based on it's proximity to vertexes in the active game mesh you selected, even if the vertexes have different weights.
 
*[http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginners-Guide-to-Blender/ Blender's Guide to Blender]
 
*[http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginners-Guide-to-Blender/ Blender's Guide to Blender]
 
*[http://www.blender.org/support/tutorials/ Blender Basics ]
 
*[http://www.blender.org/support/tutorials/ Blender Basics ]
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*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/466/blender-create-sims-absolute-beginners Sims 4 Pose Tutorial for Absolute Beginners] Those new to Sims 4 poses should start here.
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/466/blender-create-sims-absolute-beginners Sims 4 Pose Tutorial for Absolute Beginners] Those new to Sims 4 poses should start here.
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/442/make-sims-pose-using-studio Sims 4 Pose Tutorial using Sims4Studio] Tutorial for Posing Sims using Sims 4 Studio.
 
*[http://sims-studio.proboards.com/thread/442/make-sims-pose-using-studio Sims 4 Pose Tutorial using Sims4Studio] Tutorial for Posing Sims using Sims 4 Studio.
 
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/2930/create-pose-pack-works-mod?page=1 How to Create a Pose Pack That Works with the Pose Pack by orangemittens at S4S]
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/2617/andrews-studio  Andrew's Pose Player Mod by Andrew at S4S]
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**[http://sims4studio.com/thread/2631/use-pose-player How to Use the Pose Player Mod. by Andrew at S4S]
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/1797/create-controller-eyes-blender-animation How to Create a Controller so Both Eyes Move With the Head in Blender Animations by brujah at S4S]
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===Resources for CAS/Posing===
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/2087/cas-uv-1-template-images CAS UV Template Images by Brujah at S4S]
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/2087/cas-uv-1-template-images UV Templates for Adult, Toddler, Male and Female]
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/2310/cas-sort-layer CAS Sort Layers by brujah at S4S]
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/250/joint-list-sims-sim-skeletons?page=1 Joint List for TS4 skeletons by orangemittens at S4S]
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/243/sim-body-texture-templates?page=1 Sims 4 Body Texture Templates by orangemittens at S4S]
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*[http://sims4studio.com/thread/62/fix-uv-map-template  CAS Part UV Map Placement Guide by brujah at S4S]
  
 
==Skins==
 
==Skins==
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*[[Tutorials:Fabric Folds in Photoshop|Creating fabric folds in Photoshop]] '''LINK BROKEN'''  find where this went -->
 
*[[Tutorials:Fabric Folds in Photoshop|Creating fabric folds in Photoshop]] '''LINK BROKEN'''  find where this went -->
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===Spammy Sites - Be Careful===
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!!!! WARNING - THESE SITES ARE SPAMMY AND OPEN JUNK PAGES!!!  Be Careful.  Make sure you are opening the correct links and not junkware.
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*[https://mystufforigin.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/how-to-convert-sims-2-clothes-into-sims.html How to convert Sims 2 clothes textures to Sims 4 by Kiara24]
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*[https://mystufforigin.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/how-to-convert-sims-3-clothes-for-sims.html How to convert Sims 3 clothing textures to Sims 4 by Kiara24] - Part 2 [https://mystufforigin.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/how-to-convert-sims-3-clothes-for-sims_20.html here] - note: this tutorial does not teach you how to convert the mesh, just how to create or copy the textures to a similar Ts4 clothing item. 
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*[https://mystufforigin.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/how-to-join-top-and-skirt-in-sims-4.html How to join a top and skirt by Kiara24]
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==Tools==
 
==Tools==

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  • Weight Transfer in Blender by Brujah at S4S Gold star-25pixels.jpgGold star-25pixels.jpgGold star-25pixels.jpgGold star-25pixels.jpgGold star-25pixels.jpg This is how you transfer (copy) vertex weight values from game meshes to your new mesh parts in Blender. (Older Sims versions called them Bone Assignments.) It's way easier than the old bone assignments in Milkshape because instead of configuring each vertex by itself, you select the game piece, then your 'new mesh' piece and transfer the vertex weights all at once. The new mesh vertexes will pick up the vertex weights based on it's proximity to vertexes in the active game mesh you selected, even if the vertexes have different weights.

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Sims Creation

Tattoos

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Pose & Animation Tutorials

Resources for CAS/Posing

Skins

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