Design Your Own – Wholesale Completely Customisable Frame
Your frame, your way — made to measure, made to impress.
 
This fully customisable shadowbox frame is designed for professional lifecasters, hobbyists, and stockists who want complete control over their frame size, layout, and features. Whether you’re framing baby casts, family hand casts, memorabilia, or a quirky collection of oddities, this listing lets you build your perfect frame from scratch.

 
 
Step 1 - Select Your Frame Size

Frame Size 
• Up to 120cm – $120
• 121–160cm – $160
• 161–200cm – $220
• 201–240cm – $280
*This is the minimum base price, before any upgrades.
 
Which Frame Size to choose?
Measure your required glass size — the visible width and height inside the frame. Add those two numbers together, multiply by two, and you’ll have your total frame length (the combined length of all four sides- (W+H) x2). 

*For example, if you want your frame to be 21x55cm viewable glass size, you'll add (21+55) x2. This is the same as adding all 4 sides of the frame together - ie 21+55+21+55 =152. 
This size of 152cm falls in the Frame Size range of "121-160cm". You'll then select this option from the dropdown box.
 
 
All default base prices (before upgrades) include:
• Standard 30mm depth boxed moulding
• Single front and back matboards
• Standard float glass
• Hanging fixtures
• Easy back opening to fix your keepsakes safely inside
• Ready made and ready to hang
• Frame only (no casts included)

*Please allow up to 3cm margin of error, as each frame is handmade. Sizing is based on the glass size (i.e., the window inside the frame).


 
Step 2 – Choose Your Frame Options
 
You must choose an option from all six dropdowns to generate your final price. Upgrades are added automatically, and vary depending on overall frame size.
 
 
 
Frame Moulding
• Boxed (included)
• Classic
• Premium
 
Boxed mouldings have built-in depth and sit flush to the wall. Available in:
– Pine, Rimu, Walnut, Black & White (30mm only)
– Ash, Teak, Oak (35mm, charged at 30mm tier)
– Ebony, Ivory (45mm only)
Boxed mouldings are not available in 60mm depth.
 
Classic and Premium mouldings are wider and require a fitted backing box. Available in all depths.
 
Please refer to product photos and list your chosen moulding name in the Additional Information box.
 
 
 
Frame Depth
• 30mm Standard (included)
• 45mm Extra Deep
• 60mm Super Deep
 
Depth is the space between the backing board and the glass.
Sand the backs of your casts flat before measuring to reduce bulk.
 
 
 
Matboard Trim
• Single Matboard (included)
• Double Matboard Trim
 
Single mats include one mat in front and one in back. Choose the same colour or mix it up.
Double mats add a 5mm coloured trim around your windows.
 
See colour chart in photos. Leave your colour preferences in the Additional Information box.
If no preferences are given, we’ll default to Real White and Smooth Black.
 
 
 
Glass Type
• Standard Float Glass (included)
• AR70 Anti-Reflective Art Glass
 
AR70 reduces glare and reflection, with 70% UV protection. Ideal for preserving your casts and achieving a gallery-quality finish.
 
 
 
Name Plate
• None
• Gold or Silver (+$25)
 
Sizes available:
– Small: 20 x 70mm (best for name + DOB)
– Medium: 25 x 80mm (name, DOB, age)
– Large: 30 x 100mm (full name, age + short quote)
 
Please list your preferred size and text in the Additional Information box. If no size is provided, we’ll choose the one that best suits your layout.
 
 
 
Step 3 – Add Any Notes
 
In the Additional Information box, tell us:
• Frame moulding name
• Matboard colours (front, back, and trim if double)
• Plate details (colour, size, wording)
• Any layout requests (e.g. “open front window with 6x4 photo slot on backing board”)
 
You can also email your layout sketch to jen@hamiltonlifecastingstudio.co.nz
 
 
 
Shipping & Production
All frames are handmade in our Hamilton studio and shipped within NZ only. Available for pick up by arrangement.
 
Please allow 7–14 working days for production. Bulk orders welcome – contact us to discuss timelines.
 
 
 
Wholesale Orders
Are you a lifecaster, florist, or creative business?
Email us for:
• Discount codes
• Display samples
• Bulk order info
 
 
Every frame tells a story — I’m so glad to help you tell yours.
x Jen
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