Educational Guide · Step-by-Step

How to Use a Microdose Capsule Maker:
Complete Step-by-Step Guide

A simple visual and step-by-step guide to creating consistent capsules with your chosen powdered blend — covering setup, filling, tamping, sealing, and storage using a standard 100-hole capsule maker.

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Educational Purposes Only. This guide covers the mechanics of capsule filling only — it does not give dosing advice or recommend specific substances. Laws differ between countries and regions. Always follow local regulations and consult a qualified healthcare professional before ingesting anything in capsule form, especially if you take medication or have existing health conditions.

A microdose capsule maker allows you to fill dozens of capsules at once, keeping your routine neat, consistent, and easy to track. The instructions below walk you through using a standard 100-hole capsule maker with separate plates for the capsule bodies and caps.

Step-by-Step Guide

Filling Capsules with a 100-Hole Capsule Maker

🟢 Phase 1 — Preparing the Body Plate

Set Up the Body Plate

Place the box-shaped alignment frame on top of the body plate. This guides capsule bodies into the holes correctly and keeps everything aligned during loading.

Load the Capsule Bodies

Pour around 100 empty capsule bodies into the body plate. Hold the alignment frame and body plate together firmly, then gently shake from side to side so the bodies drop into the holes.

Check Capsule Orientation

Remove the alignment frame. Press down gently on the body plate to ensure all capsule bodies are seated with the open end facing upward. Turn any upside-down capsules the correct way before proceeding.

💡 Take your time here — any capsule facing the wrong way won’t seal properly in the final step.

🔵 Phase 2 — Filling the Capsules

Add Your Powdered Blend

Pour your chosen powdered mixture onto the capsule bodies in the body plate. Use the supplied spreader card (or any clean card) to move the powder across the surface, filling each capsule evenly as you go.

Tamp and Top Up

Using the tamper tool, press down gently to compact the powder filling. Add more powder if needed and repeat until all capsules are filled to your preferred level — without over-packing.

💡 Compacting the powder slightly allows more to fit per capsule and gives more consistent results batch to batch.

🟡 Phase 3 — Preparing the Cap Plate

Set Up the Cap Plate

Place the alignment frame on top of the cap plate. Pour around 100 empty capsule caps into the cap plate ready for seating.

Seat the Caps

Hold both the alignment frame and cap plate together, then gently shake from side to side so the caps fall into the holes one by one, mirroring the process used for the bodies.

Check Cap Orientation

Remove the alignment frame and correct any caps that are not seated properly or facing the wrong direction before moving to the sealing phase.

🟣 Phase 4 — Sealing & Storing

Add the Middle Plate

Place the middle plate (often yellow) over the cap plate. This plate distributes pressure evenly across all caps when you press the assembly together in the next step.

Join Caps to Bodies

Hold the middle plate and cap plate together, flip the assembly upside-down, and align it carefully with the body plate so each cap sits directly above its filled capsule body.

Press to Close the Capsules

Press down firmly several times on the middle plate to connect each cap onto its body. Continue until you feel and hear them lock into place across the entire plate.

💡 A satisfying click or snap across the plate means the capsules are sealed. If any feel loose, press again on those spots.

Release and Store Your Capsules

Separate the plates and pour out the finished capsules. Inspect a few to confirm they are properly closed, then transfer them into a clean, clearly labelled, airtight container.

💡 Always label with the date, blend, and any other relevant details for tracking your batches accurately.

Accessories

Recommended Tools & Accessories

To build a simple, repeatable workflow, most people find the following tools helpful:

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Microdose Capsule Maker

Usually size 00 or 0. A 100-hole maker lets you produce a full batch in one session.

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Empty Capsules

Choose the same size as your capsule maker — size 00 or 0 are the most common.

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Digital Scale

For accurately weighing your total powdered blend before filling begins.

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Funnels & Weighing Boats

Small funnels, weighing boats or beakers make handling powders cleaner and easier.

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Labels & Marker Pen

For dating and identifying each batch — essential for a consistent, trackable routine.

Shop

Ready to Get Started? Explore the Shop

Ready to put this guide into practice? Browse empty capsules and capsule makers from our shop.

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Browse Empty Capsules

Size 00 and 0 — compatible with standard 100-hole capsule makers.

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View Capsule Makers

100-hole capsule makers for a fast, consistent, repeatable filling process.

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⚖️ Legal & Safety Note: This page is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. Always comply with local laws and consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your routine, especially if you take medication or have existing health conditions.