Help local makers get discovered — not take a cut of their work.

Most maker platforms take 10–20% of every sale. That number is the margin on a $30 candle, the difference between hobby and livelihood, the reason a lot of talented people quit.

Crafted Nearby doesn't work that way. We help people find makers in their community. When you buy something, the money goes directly to the maker through their own Stripe account — we never touch it.

No commissions. No lead selling. No bidding wars.

Makers own their customer lists. They own their reviews. They own their storefronts. If Crafted Nearby disappeared tomorrow, the businesses built on it would still be intact.

What we do offer: a beautiful place to be discovered, professional tools to run a small craft business, a community of local buyers who care about handmade, and a request board that connects people looking for something specific with the person who can make it.