Make a living doing what you love

Join an online marketplace connecting Makers with customers who share a passion for all things custom.

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Why join CustomMade?

Free membership

There’s no cost to sign up or to retain membership with CustomMade.

Direct access to customers

Instantly gain access to thousands of customers who come to CustomMade seeking custom goods.

Low transaction fees & secure payments

We take 10% commission only when you get paid. Our secure, integrated payment platform delivers timely payments straight to your bank account.

Superior visibility of your work

Build an unlimited portfolio to showcase your work and gain maximum visibility through our site and in web searches.

Real support

We share your passion for custom work and our live support team is ready to answer your questions and help you succeed.

How it works

  • Apply

    Tell us about yourself and your craft, share examples of your best work, enter your payment information, and get approved quickly by our Maker Support Team.

  • Build a portfolio

    Upload photos and descriptions of your work to showcase
    your style and expertise.

  • Access jobs

    Browse the Job Board for projects that interest you, or hear directly from customers who want to work with you.

  • Win jobs

    Communicate with customers on CustomMade, agree on a design and price, and receive initial payment from the customer.

  • Finalize & ship

    Share progress updates, ship your project, and receive final
    payment from the customer.

What the press is saying

“Cambridge, Mass.-based CustomMade wants to brings craftspeople to shoppers via its online platform. CustomMade is betting on consumer interest for U.S. made goods built by trade professionals.”

“CustomMade has created a competitive marketplace for one-off items. Buyers love the ability to guide the fabrication process online and submit reviews of Makers. This has created a trustworthy community of fabricators, some of whom pull in about $200,000 per year from the site.”

“This shop for one-of-a-kind home goods does Etsy one better.”

From our Makers

  • CustomMade helps me meet new people and craft things that make them happy. This has helped me turn my part-time passion into a full-time career.

    Tim Sway - Tim Sway Perspectives, Wallingford, CT