Inked Army Square Click Color Caps – The end of color chaos in your studio

Inked Army Square Click Ink Caps – Because your setup deserves more than cheap plastic cups

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

Inked Army Square Click Ink Caps aren't just "any old cups" – they're small precision tools that will revolutionize your workflow. Sound exaggerated? Wait and see.

Square. Practical. Damn well thought out.

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

The square design
Four corners. Zero tipping. The square shape ensures that the caps stay stable on your tray—no matter how hectic things get. Your workspace stays clean, your nerves stay relaxed, and your client doesn't notice that you're freaking out inside because the white was about to tip over.

The click system
Here's where it gets interesting: the caps can be clicked together. In concrete terms, this means you can assemble your color palette as needed. Color portrait with 15 shades? No problem. Black & gray with only three shades? Easy. You build your system 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 (paint, disinfectant, green soap—no problem)
• Sturdy enough for multiple sessions (if you like)
• Food safe (not that you should eat paint, but hey – safety first)

Filling volume: 18mm diameter
Large enough for decent amounts of paint, small enough not to be wasteful. The perfect balance between "I have to keep refilling" and "half of it is left over at the end."

Compatible with all standard armboards and trays
Whether you work with the classic mayo tray or a modern armboard, Square caps fit everywhere. No fiddling around, no "it doesn't quite fit."

Why artists swear by Square Click Caps:

Organization level: Japanese Zen garden
You can arrange your colors logically. From light to dark. By color family. Or completely chaotically—it's your setup. But with the click system, everything stays where you want it. No more wandering caps.

Time savings that pay off
Every second you don't spend dealing with spilled colors or searching for caps is time you can spend tattooing. Or drinking coffee. Or planning your next appointment. At 5-8 tattoos per week, that adds up to hours. To days. To money.

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

The square vs. round duel – a reality check

Who are Square Click Caps for?

Perfect for:

• Color artists with complex palettes (finally bringing order to color chaos)
• Realism tattoo artists who work with many shades of gray (clearly organized)
• Studio operators who value a professional setup (impresses customers)
• Anyone who is tired of ink caps tipping over (i.e., everyone)

Less suitable for:

• People who like to wipe ink off the floor (are there really any?)
• Artists with a nostalgic fetish for round caps from the 90s (respect, but... why?)

Sustainability meets pragmatism

Yes, they are disposable caps. No, they are 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

What's more, the caps are recyclable (PP-5). If your studio has a recycling system, you can return them to the cycle.

Pro tips from professionals for professionals

Tip 1: Color coding
Stick small colored dots on the outside so you can see immediately 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 take 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's trust before the needle even touches the skin.

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

Scope of delivery & availability

• Package sizes: Usually 100 or 200 pieces per pack
• Sterility: Unsterilized (for colors, not for direct skin contact)
• Color: Transparent/clear (so you can always see the ink)
• Manufacturer: Inked Army – German quality, fairly produced

The price comparison that no one makes (but should)

Sure, Square caps cost a few cents more than the cheapest no-name rounds from wholesalers. But let's do the math:

Scenario: One overturned color cap per week

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

Cost per year: €780 - €1,300
Additional cost of Square caps: ~€50-100 per year

So you save 8-10 times the additional costs. Plus: Your nerves remain intact.

What artists say about Square click caps

"For years, I thought that paint caps tipping over was just part of the job. Until I tried Squares. Game changer."
— Mario, Realism Artist, Munich

"I love the click system. I can assemble my palette in 30 seconds and everything stays where it should."
– Sarah, Color Specialist, Vienna

"My customers actually ask for the 'cool square things'. It just makes 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 normal color caps. The click system is optional.

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

"Will they fit in my autoclave?"
They can, but they don't have to. The caps are intended for paint, not for sterile procedures. Paint itself is not sterile.

"Which size for which technique?"
18 mm is the standard. For large color packing jobs, you can also use larger caps, but 18 mm 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 = money
• ✅ Prefer organization over chaos

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

If you:

• ❌ Only use black and gray with a maximum of two shades
• ❌ Your budget is currently tight (then get a small pack to test first)
• ❌ Are still in training and your master requires round caps

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

The last sentence that counts

Inked Army Square Click ink caps are not a revolution. They are an evolution—the logical advancement of a tool that has remained the same for decades. And sometimes that's the difference between "okay" 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.