Welcome to MakeFlow

MakeFlow is a complete workshop management platform designed specifically for makers, craftspeople, and creative studios. Whether you’re a ceramic artist, woodworker, jeweler, or any other type of maker, MakeFlow helps you manage your entire production workflow.

What MakeFlow Does

MakeFlow helps you:

• Track Materials: Keep an accurate inventory of all your supplies with automatic cost calculations
• Manage Orders: Create and track custom orders from inquiry to delivery
• Plan Production: Use the Build Queue kanban board to visualize and organize your workflow
• Calculate Pricing: Automatically calculate material costs, labor, and profit margins
• Monitor Health: See at-a-glance which orders are on track and which need attention
• Manage Finances: Track expenses and analyze your studio’s financial performance

Who MakeFlow Is For

MakeFlow is built for:

• Ceramic Artists & Potters: Manage clay inventory, track kiln schedules, and calculate glaze costs
• Woodworkers: Track lumber supplies, manage project timelines, and price custom pieces
• Jewelers: Monitor precious metal inventory, track gemstones, and manage custom commissions
• Candle Makers: Track wax, fragrances, and containers while managing production batches
• Soap Makers: Manage ingredient inventory, track batch production, and calculate costs
• Any Creative Studio: If you make things and sell them, MakeFlow is for you

Key Features

Build Queue

Your visual production dashboard. See all active orders, their current stage, material availability, and health status in one place.

Material Management

Track every supply in your workshop with detailed inventory, costs per unit, and automatic calculations for order requirements.

Chippy AI Assistant

Your workshop assistant that understands your studio. Ask Chippy to check inventory, create orders, analyze pricing, and more using natural language.

Order Health Tracking

MakeFlow automatically monitors order timelines based on estimated build times, work hours per day, and due dates. Orders are marked as healthy, at-risk, or overdue.

Pricing Calculator

Enter materials, quantities, and labor hours—MakeFlow calculates total costs and suggests pricing based on your target profit margin.

Receipt OCR

Snap a photo of supplier receipts and invoices. MakeFlow extracts the information and can automatically add materials to your inventory.

Getting Started

Ready to set up your studio? Start with these guides:

1. Setting Up Your Studio
2. Adding Materials to Your Inventory
3. Creating Your First Product
4. Creating Your First Order
5. Using the Build Queue

Need Help?

• Browse articles by category in the sidebar
• Use the search bar at the top to find specific topics
• Contact support at support@makeflow.xyz

Let’s get your studio organized! 🎨