capsule's cover?that plastic-like stuff?

Question

how can i make one just inside a simple laboratory and what composes it?...how can i form it?...serious answer pls..
P.S.
i wanna make that kind of capsule with some iron- filled powder inside it..

this is for medecine use...just to complete our science fair proposal...' ',)

any suggestion of procedures?...

Answer 1

If it's for consumption, it's made from gelatin. A composition for use in the shell of a comestible capsule comprising Gelatin and a plasticiser such as Glycerol together with a further component which forms a secondary matrix for the plasticiser. The provision of this secondary matrix enables the relative amount of the gelatin to the plasticiser to be reduced which shortens disintegration time in the mouth. The further component is typically unbleached potato starch acetate. I don't think you can make it in a simple lab, they do sell it here:

http://www.capsuline.com/?gclid=CLXFif6g4owCFQ1dPgod7TGs7A

Iron-filled powder..? Are you making a bullet??? O_O If you're not planning on eating it, just buy empty bullet shells (ex. empty shot-gun shells or paintball shell).

Answer 2

The cover as has been stated is made of protein gelatin.
Making one would be quite a project.
A better source would be your local pharmacist.
You WILL have to convince him of your safe intentions.