A Simple Recipe for Fake Blood Capsules

A step-by-step guide to making realistic faux blood capsules

Last Updated: September 22, 2023

Fake blood is the perfect way to take your Halloween costume to the next level—and fake blood capsules are a great way to get started. With just gel capsules, syrup, water, and red, blue, and yellow food coloring, you can add a gory touch to your costume and props in a matter of minutes.

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Mix your ingredients together.

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Syrup, water, and food coloring all that you need. Mix together the following ingredients: 10 milliliters (0.34 fl oz) of golden syrup (any kind that is not dark syrup), 5ml or teaspoon of water, 2 drops of red food colouring, 2 drops of blue food colouring and 1 drop of yellow food colouring. Mix everything together in a jug.
- If you wish, you may add a pinch of cocoa powder for a deeper red colour.

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Pour the fake blood into the capsules.

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Carefully pour the fake blood mixture into it until it is full or half full. When you have filled each capsule sufficiently, place the top back on and close it tightly. ^{[1]
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- The kind of capsule you're looking for is an empty gel capsule . These can be found at most vitamin stores.
  
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Make as many blood capsules as you need.

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Put the capsule in your mouth for a good scare.

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Store-bought ones are, but making your own isn't. Corn syrup, food coloring and water are all edible.

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Can I insert it to fake it as fake virginity blood?

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You probably shouldn't do that because it's bad for you and possibly dangerous.

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If you make your own blood capsules using this article, you shouldn't have any problems if you swallow one since they're non-toxic. However, some store-bought fake blood capsules might be toxic, in which case you might want to call Poison Control in the event that you swallow one to see if you need to get medical care.

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Fake blood can last for a long time. Be sure to store it in a closed bottle.

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Though the blood capsules are safe, don't over ingest the capsules. Golden syrup should taste good, but too much could make you feel sick. Spit it out and wash it out if not to your taste.

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Things You'll Need

10 ml of golden syrup
5ml or teaspoon of water
2 drops of red food colouring
2 drops of blue food colouring
1 drop of yellow food colouring
1 package of empty gel capsules

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A Simple Recipe for Fake Blood Capsules

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Mix your ingredients together.

Pour the fake blood into the capsules.

Make as many blood capsules as you need.

Put the capsule in your mouth for a good scare.

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