Comic Cover Magnetic Photo Frame

🦸Turn your favourite photo into a comic book cover!

 

These comic covers are designed as magnetic photo frames, allowing them to be displayed easily on any magnetic surface.

You can place them on:

• Refrigerators
• Metal cabinets
• Whiteboards
• Lockers
• Office partitions
• Or any other magnetic surface

 

This makes them perfect for displaying photos in everyday spaces while adding a fun comic-style decorative touch.

 

These frames can also make a great personalised gift for many occasions such as:

• Mother’s Day
• Father’s Day
• Teacher’s Day
• Nurse Appreciation gifts
• Birthdays
• Anniversaries
• Or simply as a fun decorative photo frame

 

Turn someone special into the hero of their own comic cover.

 

This initial release includes 3 different comic cover designs that transform your photo into a fun superhero-style magazine cover. Blank template models will be uploaded soon for customisation.

 

📸 Photo Size

Most of the frames are designed for square photos cropped from a 3R print.

 

3R size reference:
3.5 × 5 inches (89 × 127 mm)

 

Photo slot sizes:

• Real Life Hero model: 93 mm × 93 mm (larger square photo)
• All other models: 87 mm × 87 mm (square crop from a 3R photo)

 

The larger window on the Real Life Hero version allows for a slightly bigger photo area, while the other designs are sized for a square crop from a standard 3R print.

 

🎨 Customisable Colours

The colour schemes are fully customisable.

You can easily change the colours in your slicer to create completely different looks depending on the occasion or personal style.

 

🧲 Magnetic Mount Design

Each frame includes 6 magnet slots.

In most situations 4 magnets (one at each corner) will already provide enough holding strength.

Supported magnet sizes:

• 10 × 3 mm magnets
• 8 × 4 mm magnets

 

The magnet pockets are slightly tolerant, so slightly smaller magnets will still work.
The backplate locks them in place and prevents magnets from falling out.

 

🧩 Assembly Notes

The frame is printed in three main parts:

 

• Comic cover faceplate
• Magnet body
• Photo frame cover

 

The comic cover faceplate fits into the magnet body and will require a small amount of superglue to secure it in place.

 

The photo frame cover is designed to snap into place, allowing you to easily insert or replace the photo when needed.

 

The backplate is designed to sit fully flush.

If it does not sit flush, the plate is likely inserted incorrectly — simply flip it over.

⚠️ If printing with matte filament, take extra care when fitting the parts together as matte materials can sometimes be more brittle.

 

 

🖨️ Print Settings

All designs are printable using a 0.4 mm nozzle, but due to the fine details:

⭐ 0.2 mm nozzle is strongly recommended

 

The upload includes two faceplate print profiles:

• 0.2 mm nozzle profile – recommended for best details
• 0.4 mm nozzle profile – faster print but reduced detail

 

With the 0.4 mm profile, the print will still look good overall, but finer elements such as the barcode may appear slightly smudgy or less defined.

If you don't mind a slightly worn comic print look, the 0.4 mm version works fine and prints faster.

 

Backplates can be printed using 0.4 mm nozzle without any issues.

 

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🔜 Coming Soon

• Blank template versions for easier customisation
• Additional comic cover designs

 

If you print one, feel free to share a photo of your build. I'd love to see how they turn out! ⭐