FAQ for Makers

Find Makers is a vetted library of USA-based Makers that gives Designers, architects and purchasers better access to your work. You can easily send out quotes and invoices, message with clients, ship out product, update your profile and, on Premium, run your production schedule in FM Studio.

Submit your profile via the 'Become a Maker' application. You'll need to submit high-quality photos of your work, lead times, business location, specialties and a valid business license through your local city or jurisdiction. General liability insurance is encouraged but not required. If you are installing work, check with your city to make sure you have the appropriate contractor's licenses needed.

Our founders review every maker who applies before approving them. We look at your work history, photos, website and Instagram, and we may message you or give you a call to make sure Find Makers is a good fit. New to the trade or years in, you're welcome to apply.

Today, shipping is yours to arrange — you set your own shipping, local delivery, or pickup options on each piece, and the cost is passed to your client. Nothing about shipping depends on your plan.

Check with your local jurisdiction. If you need a local city license, contractor's license or certification, make sure you reach out to your city/county/state to ensure you're compliant.

Your quote is a contract between you and your client, and the terms are yours to write. Every quote includes a terms section, and it starts blank: write your own. If you already have contract terms you use in your business, use those. As examples, many Makers include terms like: 'Changes requested more than 24 hours after quote acceptance may incur additional charges,' and 'Drawings and/or samples will be sent for your approval before production begins.' These are suggestions and best practices, not Find Makers requirements — copy them, adapt them, or write your own. Because your quote forms a binding agreement with your client, we recommend having your own contract language reviewed by a legal professional to make sure it protects you and your business. Anything you put in a quote is an agreement between you and your client.