High-resolution file upload
Artists upload print-ready files that stay private in Garnet's secure storage, while a mockup is shown on the product page.
Build a print-on-demand marketplace for independent artists
Let artists and creators sell their designs on t-shirts, posters, mugs and more from your Shopify store. Nothing is printed until it sells: orders go to the print provider, and each artist is paid their share automatically.
Fits the way you print
Artists upload their designs and print-ready files through your product form. When a customer orders, the order goes to your print partner, who prints and ships the item, and the artist is paid their share. Garnet adapts to your print setup rather than the other way around.
Everything artists need to sell their designs
Product options
Sizes, colors and formats as variants; personalization with custom text fields and extra pricing.
Artist shops
Each artist gets a page with their bio and full catalog.
Royalties paid automatically
Set a commission per artist or per product type, and pay artists on a fixed schedule.
Design approval
Review each new design before it goes live, to catch copyright issues and keep quality high.
Why build your own instead of joining a POD marketplace
On large print-on-demand marketplaces, artists compete with millions of designs and earn a small share of each sale. A curated marketplace for one community (a fandom, a city, a sport, a style of art) gives artists visibility and gives you a brand people return to.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about print-on-demand marketplaces? We have answers.
Ask a QuestionWhat is a print-on-demand marketplace?
A print-on-demand marketplace is a website where artists upload designs and customers buy them printed on products. Each item is printed only after it is ordered, so nobody holds stock.
How do I start a print-on-demand marketplace?
Choose a niche and a print partner, recruit 30 to 50 artists, and set your royalty model. Then add Garnet to a Shopify store to manage artists, designs, orders and payouts.
How do artists get paid on a POD marketplace?
Usually a royalty or margin on each sale. With Garnet, the marketplace keeps its commission and pays artists automatically.
How do I protect against copyright infringement?
Ask artists to confirm ownership in your terms, review designs before they go live, and remove listings quickly when you receive a complaint.
Give your artists a store worth sharing
Book a demo and tell us how you print. We'll show you the order flow from checkout to delivery.
