Acrylic Magnetic Frames
Two clear panels, corner magnets, no screws. Pull them apart, swap the photo, snap them shut — insert changes in seconds.
An acrylic magnetic frame is a display made from two clear acrylic panels clamped together by embedded neodymium magnets — so the insert swaps without tools, screws, or a back panel. Wetop Acrylic manufactures custom acrylic magnetic frames — also called magnetic acrylic photo frames or magnetic sandwich frames — in tabletop, wall-mounted, double-sided, and block formats, from 4×6 to A3 and beyond. MOQ 100 pieces.
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Find Your Magnetic Frame Format
Tabletop Magnetic Frames
Freestanding magnetic frames with a slotted base or easel back — snap the panels apart, swap the photo, snap them shut. For desks, counters, and reception areas
Wall-Mounted Magnetic Frames
Magnetic panel closure on the front, hanging wire or French cleat on the back — change the insert without taking the frame off the wall
Double-Sided Magnetic Frames
Two clear panels with the insert visible from both front and back — magnets clamp the center, ideal for table dividers and menu stands seen from both sides
Block Magnetic Frames (Name Plates)
A thick acrylic block base with a magnetic front panel — a weighted desk or counter name plate and card holder that re-images in seconds
How Acrylic Magnetic Frames Work
An acrylic magnetic frame works by clamping a printed insert between two clear acrylic panels using neodymium magnets set at the corners. To re-image the frame, you separate the panels by hand, place the new photo, certificate, or menu, and let the magnets snap the panels shut over it — no screwdriver, clips, or back panel involved. This tool-free closure is the entire reason buyers choose magnetic frames over screw-post or standoff builds: an insert change takes seconds instead of minutes.
Each panel is laser-cut from cast acrylic (PMMA) — whether you call it acrylic, plexiglass, or perspex, the material is identical. Neodymium magnets (6mm diameter, N52 grade) are set at the panel corners. On some builds they are recessed flush inside precision-drilled pockets; on others they remain visible as polished corner magnets so the closure reads at a glance. When the two panels come together, opposite poles snap and clamp the insert flat between them.
The magnetic closure is what separates this format from a screw-post or standoff frame: there is no hardware to unscrew and no back board to unclip. Staff pull the panels apart, drop in the new print, and press them back together. That makes magnetic frames the fastest format to re-image, which is why they dominate menu, proof, and promotional-insert use where the displayed item changes often.
- Tool-free insert swaps — Separate the magnet-held panels by hand, change the print, snap them shut — no screwdriver or clips
- Strong, aligned hold — N52 neodymium magnets keep the panels flat and aligned, even standing upright
- Recessed or visible magnets — Specify flush-recessed magnets for a clean look, or visible polished corner magnets so the closure reads clearly
- No back panel to lose — The two-panel sandwich is the whole frame; nothing to misplace between insert changes
Magnetic Frame Formats Compared
Every acrylic magnetic frame uses the same tool-free magnet closure — the formats differ in how the frame stands, how it mounts, and where it's used. Tabletop and block frames sit on a surface, wall-mounted frames hang, and double-sided frames read from both faces. The table below shows the typical build for each so you can match the format to your display.
| Format | Size Range | Mounting | Insert Change | Best For | MOQ / Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabletop magnetic | 4×6 to A4 | Slotted base or easel back | Separate panels by hand, swap, snap shut | Desks, counters, menus, studio proofs | 100 pcs / 3–5 day sample |
| Wall-mounted magnetic | 5×7 to A3 | Hanging wire, French cleat, or adhesive | Magnetic front panel; change without unmounting | Certificates, office & gallery walls | 100 pcs / 3–5 day sample |
| Double-sided magnetic | 4×6 to 11×14 | Slotted base (freestanding) | Insert clamped center, visible both sides | Table dividers, menus, POP seen from two sides | 100 pcs / 3–5 day sample |
| Block magnetic (name plate) | Card to 5×7 | Weighted acrylic block base | Magnetic front panel over the card slot | Desk name plates, reception, real estate | 100 pcs / 3–5 day sample |
All formats are customizable in size, panel thickness (8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm per side), magnet count, and branding. MOQ 100 pieces; production 15–20 days after sample approval.
Tabletop Magnetic Frames
A tabletop magnetic frame stands freely on a desk, counter, or shelf using a slotted acrylic base or an angled easel back, while corner magnets clamp the insert between two clear panels. It is the most-ordered magnetic format because it puts fast, tool-free insert swaps where staff need them most — at the point of display.
Tabletop magnetic frames sit on any flat surface without wall mounting. The two-panel magnetic sandwich makes insert changes a few-seconds job — pull the panels apart, drop in the new print, snap them shut. That speed is why studios, restaurants, and reception desks reach for this format when the displayed item changes often.
Slotted Base
A solid acrylic base block with a vertical slot that holds the magnetic panels upright. The base is typically 15–20mm thick and 20–30mm wider than the frame on each side for stability. The simplest and most stable tabletop option.
Integrated Easel
A single-piece build where the back panel extends below the front and bends at an angle to form its own stand — no separate base. The frame leans back 15–20° for easy viewing at a counter or desk.
Insert Swap
Because the closure is magnetic, no tools are involved. Separate the panels, place the photo or menu, and the corner magnets re-clamp it flat — ideal for daily specials, rotating proofs, and event signage.
Tabletop Magnetic Frame Sizes
| Insert Size | Frame Dimensions | Panel Thickness | Magnets | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4×6in (102×152mm) | 112 × 162mm | 8+8mm | 4 corner | Desk photos, retail counter, small gifts |
| 5×7in (127×178mm) | 137 × 188mm | 10+10mm | 4 corner | Portraits, studio proofs, table signs |
| 6×8in (152×203mm) | 162 × 213mm | 10+10mm | 4 corner | Counter displays, menus |
| 8×10in (203×254mm) | 213 × 264mm | 12+12mm | 6 (4 corner + 2 mid) | Reception certificates, menus |
| A4 (210×297mm) | 220 × 307mm | 12+12mm | 6 (4 corner + 2 mid) | Menu displays, documents, counter promos |
All sizes are customizable. The frame is cut about 5mm larger than the insert on each side, leaving a clear acrylic border.
Wall-Mounted Magnetic Frames
A wall-mounted magnetic frame hangs on a wall via hanging wire, French cleat, or adhesive strips, while a magnetic panel closure on the front lets you change the insert without taking the frame down. It combines a flush, near-frameless wall look with the tool-free swap of a magnetic closure — well suited to certificate walls and office displays that update as staff and credentials change.
Wall-mounted magnetic frames pair a magnetic front-panel closure with rear hanging hardware. The insert stays sandwiched between two clear acrylic panels while the frame hangs flush or near-flush to the wall — and because the closure is magnetic, staff swap the print in place instead of unmounting the whole frame.
Hanging Wire
A braided steel wire attached to two D-ring anchors on the back panel. Hangs on a standard wall hook or nail — the simplest, most versatile mounting method.
French Cleat
An angled aluminum strip screwed to the wall, with a matching strip on the frame back. The frame hooks on and sits level — best when multiple frames must hang at consistent heights across a wall.
Adhesive Strip
Industrial-strength adhesive strips (3M Command or VHB) bond the back panel to the wall. No drilling — best for rental spaces, glass walls, and temporary installs.
Double-Sided & Block Magnetic Frames
Double-sided magnetic frames show the insert from both the front and back through two clear panels clamped by center magnets — ideal for table dividers, menus, and POP displays that people approach from either side. Block magnetic frames pair a weighted acrylic base with a magnetic front panel to make a desk or counter name plate that re-images in seconds.
Double-Sided Magnetic Frames
Two clear acrylic panels sandwich the insert with corner or center magnets, and because both faces are clear, the print reads from both sides. A slotted base keeps the frame upright and freestanding. This is the format restaurants use for table-center menus and retailers use for aisle-facing promo cards — anywhere people approach from two directions.
Block Magnetic Frames (Name Plates)
A thick, weighted acrylic block forms the base, and a magnetic front panel clamps a printed card or name insert against it. The weight keeps it planted on a desk or counter, while the magnetic panel lets reception, real estate, and coworking desks re-image the plate as staff and listings change — no reprint-and-reglue.
- Both-sides visibility — Double-sided builds display the insert front and back through clear panels
- Freestanding stability — Slotted bases and weighted blocks stand without wall mounting
- Fast re-imaging — The magnetic front panel swaps cards and prints in seconds
- Brandable base — Silk-screen or laser-engrave a logo on the block or base
Building a full two-sided program — duplex inserts, window standoffs, opaque-core dual displays? See our dedicated double sided picture frames page.
Magnetic Frames We've Built
Representative magnetic frame projects from our Shenzhen factory — the build specs are real; the buyers are anonymized.
Studio Sample Magnetic Frames
600 units · Tabletop magnetic, 5×7 · 10+10mm clear panels · 4 corner magnets · Diamond polished · Silk-screen logo on base
Office Certificate Magnetic Frames
500 units · Wall-mounted magnetic, 8.5×11 · 8+8mm clear panels · 6 magnets · Laser-engraved logo on bottom edge · Individual foam packaging
Retail POP Magnetic Frames
1,500 units · Double-sided magnetic, 8×10 · 10+10mm clear panels · 6 magnets · Diamond polished · Shrink-wrapped
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Quote a Similar ProjectMagnetic Closure vs a Traditional Back Panel
A magnetic closure beats a traditional back-panel frame wherever the insert changes often: swaps are tool-free and take seconds, there is no back board or screws to lose, and the clear two-panel sandwich can display from both sides. Traditional screw-post and clipped-back frames hold an insert just as securely, but every change means finding tools and re-seating hardware. For menus, proofs, and promotional inserts that turn over frequently, the magnetic closure is the practical choice.
| Factor | Magnetic Acrylic Frame | Screw-Post / Back-Panel Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Insert change | Tool-free — pull panels apart, swap, snap shut | Unscrew posts or unclip back board, re-seat hardware |
| Change speed | Seconds — no tools | Minutes — tools and alignment needed |
| Loose parts | None — the two panels are the whole frame | Screws, caps, or a back board to store between swaps |
| Both-sides display | Yes — clear front and back panels | Usually one-sided (opaque back board) |
| Look | Frameless clear sandwich; magnets recessed or visible | Frameless or bordered; visible hardware at corners |
| Edge durability | Diamond-polished acrylic edges resist chipping | Depends on material and hardware seating |
| Best for | Menus, proofs, POP, name plates — frequent swaps | Permanent single-insert display |
For the material side of the decision, see our guide on acrylic vs glass picture frames.
What Affects Acrylic Magnetic Frame Pricing?
Custom acrylic magnetic frame pricing depends on four factors: panel thickness, frame size, magnet count and format, and order quantity. We don't publish fixed prices because every frame is custom — the figures below are indicative, non-binding FOB references to help you plan a budget, not a quote.
Panel Thickness
Magnetic frames use 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, or 15mm panels per side. A 15+15mm frame uses far more acrylic than an 8+8mm build, and thicker panels need deeper magnet pockets.
Frame Size
An 11×14 frame uses several times the acrylic of a 5×7. Size is the second-largest cost driver after order quantity.
Magnet Count & Format
4 corner magnets for small frames, 6–8 for larger spans. Recessed-flush magnets add precision-drilled pockets; visible corner magnets are simpler.
Order Quantity
The biggest price lever. Unit cost drops 10–15% at 200 pieces and 20–25% at 500 pieces. Multi-location rollouts (500+) get the best per-unit pricing.
Indicative FOB Reference Points (Non-Binding)
Tabletop magnetic · 4×6 · 8+8mm clear · 4 magnets · flame-polished · at volume
Tabletop magnetic · 5×7 · 10+10mm clear · 4 magnets · diamond-polished
Double-sided or wall-mounted magnetic · 11×14 · 15+15mm clear · 6–8 magnets · diamond-polished
Ranges are indicative and non-binding — actual FOB Shenzhen pricing depends on your exact spec and quantity. Send your details for a firm quote within 24 hours.
Who Uses Acrylic Magnetic Frames?
Acrylic magnetic frames are used by photo studios, restaurants, corporate and coworking offices, retail and POP teams, event planners, and reception desks — anywhere a displayed print, menu, certificate, or name card changes often and needs a fast, tool-free swap.
Photo Studios & Print Labs
Tabletop magnetic frames for client proofs and studio samples. The magnetic closure lets staff swap prints between sittings in seconds. Blank frames also sell as a retail add-on beside prints.
Restaurants & Hospitality
Magnetic frames for menus, daily specials, and table signage. Seasonal menu rotations become a quick panel-swap instead of a reprint-and-reframe job. Double-sided builds read from both sides of a table.
Corporate & Coworking Offices
Wall-mounted and block magnetic frames for certificates, credentials, and desk name plates. Insert changes for new hires or role updates take seconds without unmounting the frame.
Retail & POP Displays
Magnetic frames for promotional cards, price signage, and shelf callouts. Weekly or campaign-driven insert changes across many locations stay fast and consistent.
Events & Weddings
Lightweight tabletop magnetic frames for table numbers, seating cards, signage, and photo displays. Reusable event to event — just swap the insert and reset.
Real Estate & Reception
Block and tabletop magnetic frames for listing photos, agent credentials, and reception name plates. Fast re-imaging as listings and staff change.
Magnetic Frame Wholesale & Program Orders
Wetop supplies magnetic frame wholesale orders factory-direct: MOQ 100 pieces per design, samples in 3–5 days, production in 15–20 days, and tiered pricing that steps down at 200 and 500 pieces. Multi-design programs are quoted as one pooled order — if your rollout spans a 5×7 tabletop, an A4 menu frame, and a block name plate, the volume tier reflects the combined program quantity, not each design alone.
- MOQ 100 per design — Each size or format needs 100 pieces; the combined program volume can still improve the price tier and freight efficiency
- Specs stay on file — Reorders and new locations skip re-sampling and match the pilot run exactly
- Branding at program scale — Silk-screen, laser engraving, or UV printing applied identically across every design in the rollout
- 100% inspection — Every frame in the program is checked against your approved sample, whether the run is 100 or 5,000
Event and rental businesses run this as a repeat program. A photo-booth events company ordered 2,000 magnetic frames as guest keepsakes, then reordered 3,000 more at month 3 without re-sampling — the full build and timeline are in our photo-booth magnetic frames case study.
Need the insert readable from both faces — table centers, aisle ends, reception counters? That's a double-sided build: see our acrylic double-sided frames.
How to Order Acrylic Magnetic Frames
From your first message to delivered magnetic frames — 3 steps.
Tell Us What You Need
Share your insert size, format (tabletop, wall-mounted, double-sided, or block), quantity, and any branding. No CAD file needed — a photo or sketch with dimensions works.
We respond within 24 hoursApprove a Sample
We build a production-grade sample with your exact panel thickness, magnet count, and any logo printing or engraving. What you approve is exactly what we produce. Sample fees are paid separately and are not credited to production orders.
Sample ready in 3–5 daysReceive Your Order
Every magnetic frame passes 100% inspection — panel clarity, magnet alignment and hold, edge finish, and closure function. FOB Shenzhen. CIF and DDP available for door-to-door delivery.
Production in 15–20 daysFrequently Asked Questions
What is an acrylic magnetic frame?
An acrylic magnetic frame is a photo or document frame made from two clear acrylic panels held together by embedded neodymium magnets at the corners — no back panel, no screws, no clips. To change the displayed item, you pull the two panels apart by hand, place the photo, certificate, or menu between them, and let the magnets snap the panels back together over the insert. The clear acrylic sandwich shows the item with a clean, frameless look, and the magnetic closure makes swapping inserts a few-seconds job. Wetop Acrylic builds acrylic magnetic frames — also called magnetic acrylic photo frames or magnetic sandwich frames — in tabletop, wall-mounted, double-sided, and block formats.
How do the magnets hold an acrylic magnetic frame together?
Neodymium (rare-earth) magnets — typically 6mm diameter, N52 grade — sit at the corners of the two acrylic panels. Depending on the build, they are either recessed flush inside precision-drilled pockets or left visible as polished corner magnets. When the panels are aligned, opposite-pole magnets snap together and clamp the insert flat between them. Standard frames up to 8×10in use 4 magnets (one per corner); A4, 11×14, and larger frames use 6–8 magnets to keep the panels flat across the span. The hold is strong enough to keep the panels aligned when the frame stands upright, yet the panels still separate by hand for a tool-free insert change.
How is a magnetic frame different from a floating frame or a shadow box?
All three use clear acrylic, but they solve different problems. A magnetic frame is defined by its closure — magnets clamp two panels so the insert swaps without tools; it is the fastest format to re-image. A floating frame is defined by its look — the print appears to float with a clear border, and it may close with magnets, standoff pins, or screw posts. A shadow box is a dimensional case with an internal cavity that holds three-dimensional objects such as medals, jerseys, or dried flowers. Choose a magnetic frame when frequent insert changes matter most; choose a floating frame for a specific mounting style; choose a shadow box for thick objects.
What sizes do acrylic magnetic frames come in?
We build magnetic frames in every standard photo and document size: 4×6, 5×7, 6×8, 8×10, 8.5×11 (US Letter), A4 (210×297mm), 11×14, and A3 (297×420mm), plus custom sizes for non-standard inserts such as menus, art prints, and event cards. Each frame is cut about 5mm larger than the insert on every side, leaving a clear acrylic border. Panel thickness runs 8+8mm for compact tabletop frames up to 12+12mm and 15+15mm for larger or premium builds.
How much do custom acrylic magnetic frames cost?
Magnetic frame pricing is quoted per project because every frame is custom, but four factors drive the number: panel thickness (8mm, 10mm, 12mm, or 15mm per side), frame size (an 11×14 frame uses several times the acrylic of a 5×7), magnet count and format (4 corner magnets versus 6–8 for larger frames, recessed versus visible), and order quantity (unit cost drops meaningfully at 200+ and again at 500+ pieces). As an indicative, non-binding reference, small 5×7 tabletop magnetic frames commonly fall in the low single-digit USD FOB range at volume, while large 11×14 premium builds run higher; send your spec and quantity for a firm quote within 24 hours.
Is there a setup fee for engraved or etched logos, and can I order fewer than 100 frames?
There's no separate tooling or setup fee line on our quotes — engraving and etch setup is built into the unit price. Send your logo as a vector file (AI, EPS, PDF, or SVG) and we'll confirm placement on a proof before production. Our production minimum is 100 pieces per design. Below that, the right path is a paid sample or pre-production trial of 1–5 pieces; it validates the design but does not lower the production MOQ.
Do you keep magnetic frames in stock for urgent orders?
No — every magnetic frame is made to order, so there's no shelf stock to pull from. That's the trade-off that gets you your exact insert size, panel thickness, and branding instead of catalog dimensions. The honest timeline: a sample in 3–5 days, bulk production in 15–20 days after you approve it, plus transit. If your date is close, put the in-hand date in your first message — air freight cuts the shipping leg from weeks to days, and for simpler clear builds we can often compress the run. We'll tell you plainly whether the date is achievable before you commit.
Ready to Order Acrylic Magnetic Frames? Let's Quote It.
Send us your insert size, frame format, and quantity. We respond within 24 hours with a detailed quote — panel thickness recommendation, magnet count, and production timeline included. No commitment required. Sample before you commit to production.