DIY shadow box picture frame – turn your old phone into wall art

1. Product introduction

That iPhone first generation in your drawer. The Nokia N95. The BlackBerry. You keep it because you cannot bear to throw it away. But you never take it out either. This DIY shadow box picture frame is made for exactly those old phones. Arrange the disassembled parts on the layout guide, place them into the 3D hollow frame. Hang it on the wall or stand it on a desk. What was e-waste in a drawer becomes a piece of tech history on display. Shown here in A3 size with an aluminum frame. 2cm border width, 3.2cm depth, and 2cm hollow interior. Also available in solid wood and MDF for different texture preferences. The front is covered with high-clarity acrylic. Waterproof, dustproof, shatterproof. A layout guide on the back shows you exactly where each piece goes. Secure them with the included adhesive. No professional tools required for assembly. The only part that takes effort is taking the phone apart. Disassemble your old phone, stick the parts onto the guide, place it into the frame, close the back. Done. Works for old phones, tablets, watches, and other electronic devices. Note: Frame only. Frame includes outer frame + acrylic panel + layout guide + adhesive + mounting hardware. Phone and disassembly tools not included.

2. Why this DIY shadow box picture frame

Old phones are your personal tech history

The iPhone you waited in line for. The phone you bought with your first paycheck. The one that lasted you through college. This DIY shadow box picture frame brings that history out of the drawer and onto the wall.

3D hollow interior — parts fit without being crushed

Disassembled parts have thickness. Motherboard, battery, screen, buttons. Ordinary frames cannot hold them. This picture frame shadow box DIY has a 2cm hollow interior. Parts sit completely inside without being pressed or flattened.

High-clarity acrylic — see everything, touch nothing

The parts stay inside. Your hands stay outside. The acrylic panel is nearly as clear as glass, so every detail is visible. Dust stays out. Fingers stay off. The parts remain exactly as you arranged them.

Multiple frame materials

Aluminum (shown): 2cm border, 3.2cm depth, sleek and modern. Solid wood: warm and textured. MDF: budget-friendly with a smooth finish. This DIY shadow box picture frame comes in white, black, gold, and dark walnut.

A guide so you do not have to guess

This DIY shadow box picture frame comes with a layout guide showing exactly where each part goes. Not everyone knows how to arrange parts beautifully. The guide handles that.

What you are framing is the memory

That phone might have been with you through college. It might have saved texts you still think about. You held onto it for what it represents, not for its hardware.

3. Where it belongs

4. How to set it up

Disassemble your phone to component level. The finer, the better. Check online teardown guides like iFixit first. Keep screws and small parts organized. Flip the turn-clips on the back upward and remove the back panel. Peel the protective film from both sides of the acrylic panel. Take the layout guide and secure each part to its corresponding position with the included adhesive. Test-fit the layout before gluing. The adhesive bond is permanent. Place the guide with parts into the frame. Put the back panel on and push the clips back to lock. Choose wall (S-hooks + nail anchors included) or desktop (stand included).

5. Custom orders (100+ pieces)

6. Frequently asked questions

Q1: Does this DIY shadow box picture frame include a phone or tools? No. The frame includes outer frame, acrylic panel, layout guide, adhesive, and mounting hardware. You supply the phone and disassembly tools. Q2: How finely should I disassemble the phone? As detailed as possible. Screen, motherboard, battery, camera, buttons, flex cables. Finer disassembly creates richer visual depth. Q3: Is the hollow depth enough? Yes. 2cm hollow interior. Most phone batteries are 0.4-0.8cm thick, boards 0.2-0.4cm. 2cm comfortably fits all components. Q4: Will any phone fit in this picture frame shadow box DIY? A3 size fits most phones, including all iPhone models and mainstream Android devices. For oversized models like foldables, contact us. Q5: Can parts be removed after gluing? The adhesive bond is permanent. Test-fit the layout before applying glue. Q6: Is the acrylic panel durable? Acrylic will not shatter. Lighter and safer than glass. Clean with a soft cloth. Q7: Wall or desk? Both. S-hooks and nail anchors for wall mounting. Desktop stand included. Q8: What if it arrives damaged? 3-layer reinforced packaging. If your DIY shadow box picture frame still arrives damaged, send us a photo. Free replacement. Get a quote or shop now. Each frame ships with free replacement for shipping damage.

7. Product specifications