Ink Caps

Ink caps hold the ink for one session only. Rather than working from the bottle, you fill each colour into its own cap, dip the needle there and dispose of cap and leftover ink afterwards. The bottle stays untouched, and the amount of ink can be portioned precisely.

The subcategory offers three versions. The large 14 mm caps are made of PP, hold approx. 1.2 ml and stand on a stable base. The small 9 mm caps are made of transparent PE and are intended for fine lines. The honeycomb caps in PE link together and sit on the work table as one block.

Typical applications

• Lining and detail work with little ink per shade
• Shading larger areas and mixing your own colours
• Colour rows with many shades that need to stand firmly side by side
• Multi-station studios keeping caps in two sizes in stock

What to look for when buying

Choose the size according to ink volume. The 9 mm cap is enough for lining and detail; anyone shading large areas or mixing colours needs the 14 mm cap with around 1.2 ml capacity. Honeycomb caps solve a different problem: once linked, they do not tip over and stay in place even with many shades in use at the same time.

Quantities differ too. Small and large caps come in bags of 1,000 with a minimum order of 1,000 pieces. Honeycomb caps are packed in bags of 200. Many studios combine two sizes in one inquiry.

Frequently asked questions