Artist Trading Card (ATC) Snap Frames

Developed from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3771369 these snap-together frames come in 7 varieties. All of them form a standard sized ATC (2.5"x3.5") when snapped together.

Three-Part Frames

These work like a deep picture frame, take the frame, drop in a piece of acetate (to represent the glass) then the insert and then complete with your decorated back.

The 4mm thick ones provide 1.5mm working depth and are for relatively flat designs that you simply wish to frame. The 8mm thick ones provide for 5.5mm of working depth and are intended for dimensional pieces.

Both thicknesses are available as a plain frame and as a "specimen" frame which features a small area for a caption, title or similar.

For each frame three prints are required: a frame, an insert and a back. The same back is used for all but the "ATC Slide". For example if you want the 8mm deep specimen frame print 1x ATCSnapSpecimenFrame8mm.stl 1x ATCSnapSpecimenInsert8mm.stl and 1xATCSnapBack.stl

Two-Part Frames

These work in a similar way to the three part frames only there is no insert, the back simply snaps directly into the frame and the work is open when finished (no "glass").

As above they are available in both plain and "specimen" types but only in a standard 4mm depth.

Again for each frame it is necessary to print two parts, the frame and the back.

ATC Slide

Similar to the two part specimen frame this has a small closed area for a title or caption and a large clear window with a small recess in which to mount a decorated piece of acetate (54mm x 64mm).

Again two prints are required 1x ATCSlideFront.stl and 1x ATCSlideBack.stl

Please Note

Whilst these frames have been designed to be a snap fit for longevity once decorated it would be advisable to secure them permanently with a small drop of Cyanoacrylate (super-glue) at each corner of the back.