Magnetic floating
Tool-free insert swaps with N52 corner magnets.
Acrylic Floating Frames
Two clear panels make a photo, certificate or artwork appear to float, for galleries, photo studios, retailers and gift brands from 100 pieces per design.
Reference price from $11–20 at 100 · from $7–14 at 500 (11×14 in) See prices
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Floating panels sandwich a print between clear cast acrylic sheets without a visible border. Wetop builds magnetic, standoff, tabletop, and wall-mounted floating frames to the insert size and approved hardware.
ISO 9001 Certified · Manufacturing since 2008 · 420-frame gallery program delivered
- Formats
- Magnetic, standoff, tabletop, wall
- Sizes
- 4×6 to 11×17 in, A4/A3, custom
- Panels
- 10–15 mm magnetic; 3–6 mm wall
- Magnets
- N52 corner magnets
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.
Four floating frame formats
The format determines how the two panels close, stand, or hang.
Standoff pin
Metal pins lift the panels 15–25 mm off the wall.
Tabletop
Slotted base, easel, or edge clip for desks and counters.
Wall mounted
Hanging wire, French cleat, or low-profile posts.
Floating frame size guide
| Insert size | Frame panel size |
|---|---|
| 4×6in (102×152mm) | 112×162mm |
| 5×7in (127×178mm) | 137×188mm |
| 8×10in (203×254mm) | 213×264mm |
| 8.5×11in (US Letter) | 226×289mm |
| A4 (210×297mm) | 220×307mm |
| 11×14in (279×356mm) | 289×366mm |
| 11×17in (279×432mm) | 289×442mm |
| A3 (297×420mm) | 307×430mm |
| Custom | Any dimension |
Panel size includes the standard clear border.
Floating frame closure and mount options
Select the hardware to suit insert changes, installation, and finished load.
Floating frame reference price
Named 11×14 in floating frame with 5 mm clear acrylic and standoff hardware; FOB Shenzhen published reference bands.
| Reference specification | 100 pcs | 500 pcs | 5,000 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11×14 in floating frame · 5 mm clear · standoffs | from $11–20 | from $7–14 | from $5–11 |
Frame size, panel thickness, closure hardware, and quantity move the final quote. An 11×14 frame uses 3.7× the acrylic of a 5×7.
- Most affordable: 5×7 standoff wall mount
- Mid-range: 5×7 magnetic tabletop
- Premium: 11×14 magnetic tabletop
Delivered project
420 colored floating frames for a gallery network
A European contemporary art network ordered colored acrylic gallery frames in 4 Pantone colors and 11 custom sizes. Pigment was mixed into cast acrylic at the material stage so the hue holds through the full thickness, edges were flame-polished for gloss under track lighting, and 4 mm standoffs hold the art 12 mm off the wall.
- 420 frames shipped
- 22-day production
- 11 custom sizes
- +260 Phase 2 reorder
What buyers say
“We needed a gallery rotation's worth of floating frames — identical standoff pin finish, acrylic clarity, and border width across every one. Wetop delivered well inside the window. Frames disappear, the art does the talking. Reordered twice since.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an acrylic floating frame and an acrylic photo block?
An acrylic floating frame uses two acrylic panels (typically 10–15mm each for magnetic tabletop frames, 3–6mm each for wall-mounted standoff frames) that sandwich a printed item between them — the item appears to float with clear space visible around it. An acrylic photo block is a single solid piece of acrylic, 25–30mm thick, with a photo reverse-printed directly onto the surface. Floating frames hold removable inserts (photos, certificates, artwork). Photo blocks are permanent — the image is part of the acrylic itself. If you need to swap the displayed item, choose a floating frame. If you want a permanent, frameless photo display, choose a photo block.
How do magnetic acrylic floating frames hold together?
Neodymium magnets (typically 6mm diameter, 2mm thick) are placed at the corners of the two acrylic panels. Depending on the build, the magnets can sit in shallow recesses or remain visible as polished corner magnets. When the panels are aligned, the magnets snap together and clamp the insert flat between them. Standard configurations use 4 magnets (one per corner) for sizes up to 8×10 inches, and 6–8 magnets for larger frames. The magnetic hold is strong enough to keep the panels securely together while still allowing easy separation by hand when you want to change the insert.
Can acrylic floating frames hold thick items like dried flowers or coins?
Yes. Standard magnetic floating frames clamp flat inserts — photos, certificates, menus — directly between the two panels. For thicker items like pressed flowers (2–4mm) or coins (2–3mm), we mill a shallow recess into the inner face of one or both panels to accommodate the item's thickness while keeping the outer surfaces flush. The maximum practical recess depth is about 3mm per panel (6mm total). For items thicker than 6mm, an acrylic shadow box or display case is a better fit.
What sizes are available for acrylic floating frames?
We build acrylic floating frames in every standard photo and document size: 4×6, 5×7, 8×10, 8.5×11 (US Letter), 11×14, 11×17, A4 (210×297mm), and A3 (297×420mm). Custom sizes are available for non-standard inserts — art prints, menus, certificates, or promotional materials. The panels are laser-cut to your exact dimensions with 2–3mm of clear acrylic visible around the insert, creating the floating effect.
How much do custom acrylic floating frames cost?
Four factors drive floating frame pricing: panel thickness (10mm per panel is standard for magnetic tabletop frames, 12mm and 15mm for larger or premium frames), frame size (an 11×14 frame uses 4× the material of a 4×6), closure type (magnetic adds neodymium magnets, standoff and wall-mounted builds add stainless steel hardware), and order quantity (unit cost drops significantly at 200+ pieces). A magnetic 5×7 floating frame in 10+10mm clear acrylic with diamond-polished edges is our most popular configuration. Silk-screen logo printing on the panel corner adds a flat setup fee plus per-unit cost.
Ready to Order Acrylic Floating Frames? Let's Quote It.
Send us your insert size, frame type, and quantity. We respond within 24 hours with a detailed quote — panel thickness recommendation, closure type options, and production timeline included. No commitment required. Sample before you commit to production.