READ ME FIRST
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Welcome to ToneSmith by Maker Foundry.

Everything you need to get up and running is included in this folder.
Follow this in order and you'll be generating clean, print-ready
artwork in minutes.

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STEP 1 — ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT

Sign in here:
https://tonesmith.makerfoundryco.com/sign-in

Use the email + password you signed up with, or "Continue with Google."

Didn't get a confirmation email after signing up?
  • Check your spam or junk folder
  • Search your inbox for "ToneSmith"
  • Wait up to 5 minutes — large inbox providers occasionally delay

Your downloads (plugin .ccx, license key, LPI test sheet, this guide
zip) are always available 24/7 at:
https://tonesmith.makerfoundryco.com/account

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STEP 2 — PICK YOUR WORKFLOW

ToneSmith works two ways. You can use one or both — same engine, same
results, same subscription.

  • Web App ............ Browser-based. Fastest to start. No install.
  • Photoshop Plugin ... Native panel inside Photoshop v23+ (CC).

Open the matching guide:

  • Quick_Start_Guide_Web-App.pdf
  • Quick_Start_Guide_Photoshop.pdf

Each one walks you through your first separation. Pick the one that
matches how you already work.

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STEP 3 — GET YOUR FIRST WIN

Drop in any DTF or DTG design. Set the shirt color. Click Start.
Tweak the halftone, levels, and underbase live as you watch the
preview update.

When it looks right, hit Apply and Export. Done.

Your first clean separation is the moment everything clicks.

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SUPPORT

Billing or account questions:
  info@makerfoundryco.com

Support hours:
  Monday – Friday, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM EST

Please allow up to 24–48 hours for a response on weekdays. Weekends
and holidays may take a little longer.

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COMMUNITY

Join our maker community on Facebook for news, offers, and the
fastest peer support. We cover DTF, DTG, laser engraving,
embroidery, sublimation, and more — not just halftones.

  https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerfoundry

If you get stuck, start with:
  • The Quick Start Guides (this folder)
  • Built-in tutorial videos in the editor
  • The Maker Foundry community

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YOUR GUARANTEE

Try ToneSmith free for 7 days, no charge. If it isn't saving you
time and helping you produce cleaner DTF and DTG files, cancel
anytime inside your trial — you'll never be billed.

Decided to keep it but changed your mind in the first month? Email
info@makerfoundryco.com within 30 days of your first charge and
we'll refund you in full. No friction, no quiz.

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FINAL NOTE

Everything in ToneSmith is built to be simple. Follow the guide,
take action, and you'll be shipping cleaner prints in your next
production batch.

Thanks for being here.

— Erik
  Maker Foundry / Marked & Made / ToneSmith