Custom Aluminium Photo Frames for Retail and OEM Programs
High-Quality Picture Frame Manufacturer
Why Buyers Choose Aluminium Photo Frames
Aluminium frames are widely used in modern photo, certificate, poster, and artwork programs because they combine low weight with a clean metal appearance.
Lightweight Construction
Aluminium profiles are lighter than many comparable iron or solid cast-metal structures. The lower frame weight can provide several practical advantages:
●Easier wall installation
●Lower carton and shipping weight
●More efficient e-commerce fulfillment
●Reduced pressure on hanging hardware
●Easier handling for larger frame sizes
●Lower risk of distortion caused by excessive product weight
Aluminium does not rust in the same way as untreated iron. Anodized and properly coated surfaces provide additional protection, helping the frame maintain a consistent appearance in normal indoor environments.
Standard and Custom Sizes
Beauty One supports common tabletop and wall-frame sizes.
| Photo or Document Size | Recommended Profile | Display Format |
| 4x6 inch | Slim profile | Tabletop / Wall |
| 5x7 inch | Slim or standard profile | Tabletop / Wall |
| 6x8 inch | Slim or standard profile | Tabletop / Wall |
| 8x10 inch | Standard or deep profile | Tabletop / Wall |
| 10x12 inch | Standard or deep profile | Wall / Dual-use |
| A5 | Slim profile | Tabletop / Wall |
| A4 | Standard profile | Wall / Dual-use |
| 10x14 inch | Deep profile | Wall |
| Square Formats | Based on finished size | Tabletop / Wall |
| Custom Formats | Subject to engineering review | Project-specific |
For buyers building core tabletop assortments, our bulk 5x7 photo frames support coordinated finishes, backing options, branding, and packaging for repeat-order programs.
What Makes Up a Complete Aluminium Photo Frame?
A finished aluminium photo frame combines the metal frame profile with glazing, backing, display hardware, and packaging as one complete retail-ready product. Beauty One develops each component around the required frame size, display method, price point, and packaging format.
Projects can be configured with glass, acrylic, or PET fronts, optional mat boards, MDF or velvet-covered backing, tabletop easels, wall-hanging hardware, custom logos, barcode labels, and private-label packaging.
Glass, Acrylic and Front-Panel Options
The front panel affects frame weight, clarity, scratch resistance, breakage risk, and shipping performance. Glass offers a clear and premium appearance, while acrylic and PET provide lighter options for larger frames and long-distance transportation.
Common front-panel options include:
●Standard glass for clear display
●Clear acrylic for lightweight use
●Reduced-glare glass for lower reflection
●Reduced-glare acrylic for large displays
●PET panel for promotional programs
OEM and Private-Label Customization
Beauty One supports different levels of aluminium frame customization.
Level 1: Logo and Packaging Customization
This option uses an existing profile, finish, size, and frame structure.
Custom options may include:
●Printed logo on backing
●Laser-engraved logo
●Logo on mat board
●Barcode label
●SKU label
●Branded white box
●Printed color box
●Gift box
●Retail sleeve
MOQ: From 360 pieces
Sample time: Usually 3–7 working days
Best for: wholesalers, retailers, distributors and private-label entry programs
Level 2: Finish and Configuration Customization
This level allows buyers to adjust the existing product structure.
Available options include:
●Custom anodized tone
●Brushed finish direction
●Powder-coated color
●Profile width selection
●Glass or acrylic front
●Custom mat board
●Different backing
●Custom hanging hardware
●Retail packaging
In addition to silver, black, champagne, and custom anodized tones, brass-look metal picture frames can be developed for buyers who need a warmer finish for weddings, gifting, hospitality, and boutique retail programs.
Level 3: New Profile or Full ODM Development
This option is suitable when the buyer needs a proprietary profile, unusual depth, special channel, custom connector, or exclusive product structure.
Development may include:
●New extrusion profile
●Custom face width
●Custom frame depth
●Special internal channel
●Reinforced corner system
●Front-opening structure
●Shadow-box configuration
●Custom hanging system
●Complete packaging development
MOQ, tooling cost, and development time depend on the final structure.
How Custom Aluminium Photo Frames Are Made
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1. Specification Confirmation
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2. Frame Preparation
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3. Frame Assembly
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4. Front & Back Assembly
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5. Branding & Packaging
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6. Final Inspection
Order and Trade Terms
Before quoting a custom Aluminium photo frame order, we recommend confirming the target market, finish, profile width, size range, display method, front panel, backing structure, branding, and packaging requirements.
| Parameter | Available Options |
| Photo Sizes | 4x6, 5x7, 6x8, 8x10, 10x12, A5, A4, 10x14 and custom |
| Profile Face Width | Approximately 8–25 mm |
| Profile Depth | Approximately 12–30 mm |
| Profile Style | Slim, flat, beveled, rounded and box profile |
| Finish | Anodized, brushed, satin, sandblasted or powder-coated |
| Colors | Silver, black, gold tone, champagne, grey and custom |
| Front Panel | Glass, acrylic, reduced-glare acrylic or PET |
| Mat | No mat, single opening or multiple openings |
| Backing | Hardboard, foam board, easel or wall backing |
| Orientation | Portrait, landscape or dual orientation |
| Branding | Engraving, printing, label, insert or packaging |
| Packaging | White box, kraft box, color box, gift box or retail sleeve |
| MOQ | From 360 pieces |
| Existing Sample | 3–7 working days |
| New Custom Sample | 7–10 working days |
| Regular Production | 25–35 days after approval |
| Complex / Peak Season | 30–45 days |
| Audit Support | SGS, TUV, BV support available |
For buyers using black as a core finish across coordinated retail collections, our OEM black photo frames support multiple materials, sizes, structures, and finish options for private-label programs.
FAQ: Custom Aluminium Photo Frame – OEM & Manufacturing
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Why are aluminium photo frames suitable for bulk retail programs?
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Is anodized aluminium better than powder-coated aluminium?
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Can you customize the frame color?
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Can a mat board be added?
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Can our logo be added to the frame?
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What is the MOQ for custom aluminium photo frames?
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Start Your Custom Aluminium Photo Frame Program
Beauty One supports custom aluminium photo frames for retailers, wholesalers, distributors, office suppliers, hospitality projects, gift companies, e-commerce sellers, and private-label brands.
Send us your required frame size, profile style, finish, front-panel option, order quantity, logo file, and packaging requirements. Our team will review the specification and recommend a practical OEM solution before sampling.