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Sculpt Jar recipe

Sculpt Jar is a pottery crafting recipe in Project Zomboid Build 42. It makes Clay Jar (Unfired) x1. It needs Pottery level 5.

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What you need

QtyItemHow it is used
3ClayUsed up
0.25WaterFluid, used up
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Skill, learning and time

  • It is known from the start; no book or skill level is needed to see it.
  • Skill needed: Pottery 5.
  • Experience: 40 XP in Pottery.
  • Base crafting time: 120 (game time units in the recipe file).
  • Recipe tags: Pottery Wheel.
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Quick answers

How do you make Clay Jar (Unfired) in Project Zomboid?

Use the Sculpt Jar recipe (Pottery category). You need Clay, Water.

What skill does Sculpt Jar need?

It needs Pottery level 5.

How do I learn the Sculpt Jar recipe?

It is known from the start; no book or skill level is needed to see it.

How much XP does Sculpt Jar give?

It gives 40 XP in Pottery per craft.

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