Artisan and maker marketplace. Handmade goods at fair prices.
Crown Jewel (Invited): Dale Dougherty
What Let's Make Bread Does
Artisan marketplace, maker services, pattern library — everything makers need to sell their work...
What Let’s Make Bread Does
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Artisan Marketplace | Sell handmade goods at Cost+20% |
| Maker Services | Offer repair, custom work, instruction |
| Pattern Library | Share and sell designs |
| Tool Sharing | Coordinate community tool access |
| Skill Exchange | Trade expertise, not just products |
The Name
“Let’s Make Bread” is literal and metaphorical:
- Literal: Artisan bakers selling sourdough
- Metaphorical: Makers earning their bread through craft
The Economics
Makers keep 83.3% — the same as every creator on Liana Banyan...
The Economics
Makers keep 83.3%:
The Math
| Platform | Maker Keeps | Platform Takes |
|---|---|---|
| Etsy | ~75% | ~25% (fees + ads) |
| Amazon Handmade | ~85% | ~15% |
| Let’s Make Bread | 83.3% | 16.7% (Cost+20%) |
The Difference
- No listing fees — Cost+20% only on sales
- No advertising pressure — Organic discovery
- No algorithm games — Transparent ranking
- No race to bottom — Quality over quantity
Product Categories
What you can sell on Let's Make Bread — from food to furniture to fiber arts...
Product Categories
What you can sell:
Food & Beverage
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Baked goods | Bread, pastries, cookies |
| Preserved | Jams, pickles, fermented |
| Specialty | Chocolate, coffee, tea |
| Prepared | Meals, meal kits |
Crafts & Art
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Fiber arts | Knitting, weaving, sewing |
| Woodworking | Furniture, toys, decor |
| Ceramics | Pottery, sculpture |
| Metalwork | Jewelry, tools, art |
Services
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Repair | Clothing, furniture, electronics |
| Custom work | Commissions, alterations |
| Instruction | Classes, workshops |
| Consultation | Design, technique |
The Maker Bill of Rights
Every maker on the platform has these rights — non-negotiable...
The Maker Bill of Rights
Every maker has these rights:
- Keep 83.3% of every sale
- Own your customer relationships — we don’t hide them
- Set your own prices — no race to bottom
- Control your inventory — no pressure to scale
- Access your data — export anytime
- Leave anytime — no lock-in
- Be found organically — no pay-to-play
- Get paid promptly — no 30-day holds
- Dispute fairly — human review available
- Grow at your pace — no algorithm punishment
For Makers
How to sell on Let's Make Bread — list products, set prices, keep 83.3%...
For Makers
How to sell on Let’s Make Bread:
Getting Started
- Create account — Join as maker
- Set up shop — Profile, policies, branding
- List products — Photos, descriptions, pricing
- Set prices — You control the price
- Sell — Keep 83.3% of every sale
Maker Tools
| Tool | Function |
|---|---|
| Listings | Product management |
| Inventory | Stock tracking |
| Orders | Fulfillment management |
| Analytics | Sales insights |
| Communication | Customer contact |
Maker Benefits
- 83.3% of revenue — same as all creators
- Platform discovery — buyers find you
- No listing fees — pay only on sales
- Community — connect with other makers
- Support — help when you need it
The Integration
Let's Make Bread connects to the entire Liana Banyan ecosystem...
The Integration
Let’s Make Bread connects to the ecosystem:
The Flow
Maker creates product
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Lists on Let's Make Bread
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Buyer discovers through platform
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Transaction at Cost+20%
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Maker keeps 83.3%
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Maker can use VSL for materials
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Maker can offer classes through Didasko
Initiative Connections
| Initiative | Connection |
|---|---|
| VSL | Microloans for materials/equipment |
| Didasko | Teaching maker skills |
| Harper Guild | Digital pattern sales |
| The Family Table | Artisan food products |
| JukeBox | Handmade instruments |
The Vision
Making as a viable livelihood — not just a hobby...
The Vision
Making as a viable livelihood:
What We’re Building
- Fair economics — 83.3% to makers
- Quality focus — Not race to bottom
- Community — Makers supporting makers
- Sustainability — Making as career
The Goal
Every maker can earn a living from their craft — without giving up most of their revenue to platforms.
“Help each other help ourselves.”
🏰 FOR THE KEEP! ⚔️