Blank, ready to print
Clear cast blanks with polished edges and film on both faces, for labs that print on their own UV flatbed.
Acrylic Photo Block Blanks for Print Platforms
We cut, polish, film and pack the clear blocks; your plant prints your customers' photos on them. Repeat supply in thousands per PO, from 100 per size.
Reference price $13 at 100 · $8 at 500 (6×8 in blank) See prices
Request a 5-Block Sample Kit
An acrylic photo block blank is a solid clear cast-acrylic block, diamond-polished on the edges and filmed on both faces, that a print lab reverse-prints on a UV flatbed so the photo reads through the thickness. Wetop supplies blanks to print-on-demand platforms and photo labs in thousands per purchase order, and prints blocks for photo-gift brands that have no printer of their own.
ISO 9001 · Since 2008 · 17,370 blanks shipped on three POs, third-party inspection passed
- Sizes
- 4×4 to 11×14 in; custom
- Thickness
- 20, 25 or 30 mm, sorted into bands
- Tolerance
- Length and width ±0.2 mm
100
MOQ (pcs)
3-5d
Sample lead time
15-20d
Production lead time
24h
Quote response
Paid samples cost US$200–500 per design and are never credited to the order; production runs from 100 pcs per design.
What arrives at your print plant
The blank is only half the job: the carton has to go straight into your print process. This is the receiving spec we work to on platform programs, fixed in writing and reused on every PO.
- Length and width
- ±0.2 mm
- Thickness
- To your acceptance window, for example 23.5–26.5 mm on a 25 mm block, sorted into bands: 24–24.5, 25–25.5 and 26–26.5 mm
- Faces and edges
- Low-tack PE film on both faces (peel the print side before loading); diamond-polished edges
- Blocks per carton
- 40 (4×4 in), 30 (4×6 in), 20 (5×7 and 6×6 in)
- Carton label
- PO number, batch number, thickness band, weight, quantity, country of origin
- Pallets
- Shrink-wrapped, within your size and weight limits (for example 1.1 × 1.1 × 1.6 m, 680 kg)
- Inspection
- Our 100% check first, then your third-party final inspection if you book one
Figures from a delivered three-PO program for a print-on-demand platform. Read the inspection program.
Photo-block sizes and weights
| Size (inches) | Size (mm) | Thickness | Weight (25mm) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4" × 4" | 102 × 102mm | 1" (25mm) | ~390g | Small square SKU or add-on |
| 4" × 6" | 102 × 152mm | 1" (25mm) | ~580g | Entry-tier photo gift SKU |
| 5" × 5" | 127 × 127mm | 1" (25mm) | ~600g | Square social-gifting format |
| 5" × 7" | 127 × 178mm | 1" (25mm) | ~840g | Highest-volume SKU — lead your stock here |
| 6" × 6" | 153 × 153mm | 1" (25mm) | ~870g | Square mid-size SKU |
| 6" × 8" | 152 × 203mm | 1" (25mm) | ~1,150g | Mid-tier event photography |
| 8" × 10" | 203 × 254mm | 1" or 1¼" | ~1,530g | Gallery-grade; typically 30mm for premium |
| 8" × 12" | 203 × 305mm | 1" or 1¼" | ~1,840g | Panoramic landscape / wedding |
| 11" × 14" | 279 × 356mm | 1¼" (30mm) | ~4,400g | Premium tier — always 30mm, freight-packed |
| Custom | Any dimension | 1" or 1¼" | Varies | Custom thickness on request |
Approximate clear cast acrylic weights; batch weight varies.
Blank, printed, or packed for your plant
Most platforms print in-house and buy blanks. Brands without a printer can have us print the approved images.
Printed for photo-gift brands
Your approved images reverse-printed on the back face, so the photo reads through the full block. From 100 per size.
Packed for your plant or 3PL
Foam-slotted master cartons labelled by PO, batch and thickness band, palletized for your warehouse or 3PL.
How a blank-block supply program runs
- 01
Test a sample kit
Five blocks in your size and thickness, run through your printer and color profile.
- 02
Lock the spec on file
Sizes, tolerances, bands, carton counts and label layout in one document every PO refers to.
- 03
Order to your forecast
POs in thousands, several sizes per PO; repeat orders change the quantity, not the spec.
- 04
Our 100% inspection
Faces, edges, size and thickness of every block, then carton count and label.
- 05
Your third-party check
Book the agency you trust for a final random inspection on the packed lot.
- 06
Ship by sea, urgent by air
One sea shipment per PO; an urgent part of a lot can fly ahead.
Photo-block blank reference price
A named blank substrate gives the starting FOB Shenzhen price.
| Reference specification | 100 pcs | 250 pcs | 500 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6×8 in × 20 mm clear blank · rounded edges · PE film · individual wrap | $13 | $10 | $8 |
Diamond polish is included. Repeat cadences and larger runs price lower — send your monthly volume. Final price follows the approved SKU mix, thickness, packing, and freight term.
- Size
- Thickness
- Edge finish
- Packing
- Quantity
Delivered project
17,370 blanks, three POs, three inspection passes
A print-on-demand platform with its own print plant bought blank 25 mm blocks in four sizes on three purchase orders in 2026. Each lot shipped only after a final random inspection booked by the buyer passed, with no critical or major defects across 600 sampled blocks. We also supply a US print lab on repeat orders and launched a four-size range for a photo-gift seller.
- 17,370 blocks
- 4 sizes
- 3 of 3 lots passed
- 24–34 days PO to export release
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you guarantee batch-to-batch optical consistency for our color profile?
Every blank is cut from the same grade of cast acrylic (PMMA) — 92% light transmission, no cloudiness, no internal stress marks. Light transmission and surface gloss are measured on each production batch before shipping. Print labs typically re-profile their UV flatbed after a supplier switch; once you're on our substrate, re-profiling between our batches is rarely needed because the optical properties don't drift. We'll send a data sheet with each shipment on request.
What is the thickness tolerance, and will it clear our UV flatbed print head?
Length and width are held to ±0.2 mm. Thick cast acrylic varies in thickness, so instead of promising one number we work to your acceptance window (for example 23.5–26.5 mm on a 25 mm block), measure every block and sort it into 0.5 mm bands, and print the band on the master carton. Your operators can set head height per carton for a Mimaki UJF, Roland VersaUV, Canon Arizona, EFI Pro or any other flatbed without measuring each block. Send your printer model and clearance and we'll confirm the thickness and band plan before the sample.
What protective film do the blanks ship with, and which side do we peel before printing?
Both faces ship with low-tack polyethylene (PE) protective film. Peel the print face immediately before loading onto the UV flatbed bed — the film peels cleanly with no adhesive residue, even after several months of storage. Leave the back face film on through printing, QC, boxing, and your customer's unboxing. Edges are diamond-polished and ship exposed; they don't scratch under normal handling.
Can we test a small sample before committing to a full supply contract?
Yes — we ship a 5-block paid sample kit in your target size and thickness, with protective film and your specified packaging. Sample fees are paid separately and never credited to production. Most print labs run the kit through their UV flatbed for color-profile testing, edge QC, and packing review before scaling. If the sample passes your internal QC, the first production order starts at 100 pieces per SKU.
Can our own inspection agency check each lot before it ships?
Yes. You appoint the agency and book the visit; we fill in the booking form with the lot details and a date when every carton will be finished and packed. Our 100% inspection happens first, so the third-party final inspection confirms a lot we have already checked and sorted. On one platform program each of three purchase orders passed an ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 level II final random inspection with no critical or major defects. See how that program was inspected.
What are the lead times, packaging options, and shipping terms for ongoing supply?
Production runs 15–20 days for first orders, 10–15 days for repeat orders on a locked spec. Blocks ship in partitioned double-wall cartons with foam dividers — each piece individually film-protected, no piece contacts another. We quote FOB Shenzhen, CIF to your port, or DDP to your warehouse. High-volume print labs on a monthly cadence often hold a 30–60 day buffer stock in a 3PL near their facility; we can ship directly to your 3PL if you share the address and receiving spec.
Can you quote a custom printed gift box together with the photo blocks?
Yes — we quote the acrylic and the packaging as one order. To price the box accurately, send: block size, thickness, and quantity; box construction (folding carton, rigid, or magnetic-closure box, with magnet count) plus material and thickness preference; print colors and print-ready artwork or dieline; inner fitment (foam or insert); and your target quantity per SKU. If you've ordered boxes from us before, say so — we keep previous box specs and print files on record, so a repeat quote reuses them instead of starting over. A printed box also changes the outer shipping-carton dimensions, so the freight line in your quote updates with it.
Do you dropship photo blocks or offer white-label fulfillment?
We're a manufacturer, not a fulfillment house, so we don't run per-order dropshipping. What we support is everything up to that handoff: bulk production shipped to your warehouse or your 3PL in the US, EU, or UK; blind/neutral packaging with no Wetop branding; retail-ready boxes and individual poly wrap; and barcode/SKU labeling so units are fulfillment-ready on arrival. Share your destination, packaging, and labeling requirements and we build the packaging spec into the quote.
Can you print our photos on the blocks, or only supply blanks?
Both. Print labs that run their own UV flatbed order clear blanks with film on both faces. Photo-gift brands and online sellers can have us print the approved images on the back face, so the photo reads through the full thickness of the block. Printed runs start at 100 pieces per size; send the image files, sizes and quantities and we quote within 24 hours.
Do you make single personalized photo blocks for consumers?
No. We make production runs from 100 pieces per size for print labs, photo-gift brands, studios and online sellers, not single personalized gifts. If you sell photo blocks to consumers, we can supply the blanks or the printed stock behind your store.
Test Our Blanks on Your Printer: Start With a 5-Block Sample Kit
Tell us your sizes, thickness window, monthly volume, printer model and destination or 3PL. We ship a paid 5-block sample kit (USD 200–500, not credited to the order) so you can run it through your UV flatbed, color-profile it against your current substrate and check edge QC before committing. When it passes, we lock the spec on file and quote production with volume pricing, packing and a shipping term (FOB / CIF / DDP / your 3PL).