The Inked Army - Square Click Ink Caps

No more paint chaos in the studio!

Square ink caps that snap together—because your setup deserves more than cheap plastic!
800 pieces in a convenient dispenser box.

Holds about 1 ml of ink in a 12 x 12 x 9 mm size—perfect

Okay, be honest:
How many times have you cursed because a ink cap tipped over in the middle of a session?
Or because you spent more time searching for a color than actually tattooing when switching colors? Exactly. That’s what I thought.

The Square Click ink caps from The Inked Army aren’t just “any old cups”—they’re small precision tools that will revolutionize your workflow. Sound exaggerated? Just wait.

Square. Practical. Damn well thought out.

While other manufacturers are still producing round ink caps (as if we were still in 2005), The Inked Army has figured out what a professional tattoo setup looks like in 2025:

The Square Design
Four corners. Zero tipping. The square shape ensures the caps stay stable on your tray—no matter how hectic things get. Your workspace stays clean, your nerves stay calm, and your client won’t notice that you’re about to freak out inside because the white ink almost tipped over.

The Click System
Here’s where it gets interesting: the caps can be stacked inside each other. In concrete terms, that means you can assemble your color palette as needed. Color portrait with 15 shades? No problem. Black & Gray with just three shades? Easy.
You build your system exactly the way you need it. No rigid blocks, no wasted compartments.

The details that make the difference

Material: Medical-grade polypropylene
Not just any plastic. This stuff is:

• Chemical-resistant (dye, disinfectant, Green Soap—no problem at all)
• Sturdy enough for multiple sessions (if you like)
• Food-safe (not that you should eat paint, but hey—safety first)

Capacity: approx. 1 ml of paint
Big enough for a decent amount of paint, small enough to avoid waste (12 x 12 x 9 mm).
The perfect balance between “I have to keep refilling” and “half of it is left at the end.”

Compatible with all standard armboards & trays
Whether you’re working with a classic mayo tray or a modern armboard—the Square caps fit everywhere.
No fiddling around, no “it doesn’t quite fit right.”

Why artists swear by Square Klick caps:

Organization Level: Japanese Zen Garden
You can arrange your colors logically. From light to dark. By color family. Or completely chaotic—it’s your setup.
But thanks to the click system, everything stays exactly where you want it. No more caps going missing.

Time savings that pay off
Every second you DON’T spend dealing with spilled ink or searching for caps, you can spend tattooing. Or drinking coffee.
Or plan your next appointment. At 5–8 tattoos a week, that adds up to hours. To days. To money.

Hygiene without compromise
Disposable ink caps. Use, dispose, forget. No washing, no risk of cross-contamination, no arguments with the health department. You work with fresh supplies, and every client gets absolutely sterile conditions.

The Square vs. Round DUEL - A Reality Check:

Who are the Square Click Caps for?

Perfect for:

• Color artists with complex palettes (finally some order in the color chaos)
• Realism tattoo artists who work with many shades of gray (clearly organized)
• Studio owners who value a professional setup (makes a great impression on clients)
• Anyone who’s sick of caps tipping over (i.e., everyone)

Less suitable for:

• People who enjoy mopping up ink off the floor (do they really exist?)
• Artists with a nostalgic fetish for round caps from the 90s (Respect, but... why?)

Sustainability meets pragmatism

Yes, they’re disposable caps. No, that’s not more harmful to the environment than reusable caps:

The math:

• Reusable caps: Water + energy for cleaning + sterilization + chemicals + time
• Square Click caps: Use once, dispose of hygienically, done

Plus: The caps are recyclable (PP-5).
If your studio has a recycling system, you can return them to the cycle.

Pro tips from a pro for pros

Tip 1: Color-coding
Stick small colored dots on the outside—that way, you can immediately see which color is where without having to look inside.

Tip 2: Prep Station
Put together your standard palette before the session. Portraits? Always the same 12 colors.
For the next session, just grab new caps and fill them in the same order.

Tip 3: Client Impression
Clients check out your setup. An organized, modern tray with square caps signals:
"Someone who knows what they're doing works here." That builds trust before the needle even touches the skin.

Tip 4: Mix & Match
You can combine square caps with regular caps.
For example: main colors in the Squares, disposable rinse cups next to them. The best of both worlds.

The price comparison nobody makes (but should)

Sure, Square caps cost a few cents more than the cheapest no-name round caps from the wholesaler. But let’s do the math:

Scenario: One spilled paint cap per week

• Material loss: ~€5
• Time lost (cleaning up, remixing): 5–10 min = ~€10–20
• Frustration: Priceless

Annual cost: €780–€1,300
Additional cost for Square caps: ~€50–100 per year

So you save 8–10 times the additional cost. Plus: Your nerves stay intact.

What artists say about Square Click Caps

"For years, I thought tipping paint caps were just part of the deal. Until I tried the Squares. Game changer."
- Mario, Realism Artist, Munich

"The click system is love. I put my palette together in 30 seconds and everything stays where it’s supposed to."
- Sarah, Color Specialist, Vienna

"My clients actually ask for the 'cool square things.' They just make a professional impression."
- Alex, Studio Owner, Hamburg

Frequently Asked Questions (that you probably have too)

"Can I use the caps without clicking them together?"
Sure. You can use them individually like regular color caps. The click system is optional.

"Are they dishwasher-safe?"
Theoretically, yes, but why would you? They’re disposable caps. Use the time you save to buy new ones instead.

"Do they fit in my autoclave?"
They can, but they don’t have to. The caps are intended for coloring, not for sterile procedures. The dye itself is not sterile.

"Which size for which technique?"
18mm is the standard. For large color-packing jobs, you can also use larger caps, but 18mm covers 95% of all cases.

Bottom line: Should you switch?

If you:

• ✅ Work with more than 3 colors per session
• ✅ Want to professionalize your setup
• ✅ Are tired of color disasters
• ✅ Understand that time is money
• ✅ Prefer organization over chaos

Then: Yes. No ifs, ands, or buts.

If you:

• ❌ Only do black & gray with a maximum of 2 shades
• ❌ Are currently on a tight budget (then start with a small pack to test it out)
• ❌ Are still in training and your instructor requires round caps

Then: Put them on your “as soon as I can” list.

The final sentence that matters

The Inked Army Square Click ink caps aren’t a revolution. They’re an evolution—the logical next step in a tool that’s remained the same for decades. And sometimes that’s exactly the difference between “pretty good” and “damn good.”

Your setup. Your rules. But with the right tools.

Order now and try them out for yourself—your tray will thank you. And so will your floor.