OrderForge

Hey IH 👋

I make custom tumblers/drinkware and spent way too long managing orders through Instagram DMs, Google Sheets, and my inbox. Proof approvals alone were a nightmare — sending files back and forth, losing track of versions, customers saying "I never approved that."

So I built OrderForge — an order management tool specifically for custom product makers (tumblers, jewelry, woodworking, candles, etc.).

What it does:

• Custom intake form that captures everything upfront (specs, personalization, files)

• Built-in proof approval workflow — customer gets a link, clicks approve/request changes, no more DM ping-pong

• Production tracking dashboard — see every order from "order received" to "shipped"

• All in one place instead of juggling 4 different tools

The gap I kept hitting:

• Craftybase ($99/mo) is great for inventory/COGS but doesn't do order management or approvals

• HoneyBook ($130+/mo) is a CRM but built for photographers/service businesses — overkill and wrong fit

• Airtable — I've seen people build this themselves but it's a DIY nightmare with no approval workflow

Nobody seemed to be building an approval-first workflow specifically for makers who do custom work at volume.

Who it's for: Custom product sellers doing 20-200+ orders/month who currently manage orders through DMs, email, or spreadsheets

Where it's at: Early — just launched, looking for feedback from people who've dealt with this workflow pain

Would love to know:

• Does the proof approval flow make sense to you?

• What's the most painful part of your current order workflow?

Check it out: https://orderforge.polsia.app