I have had a few members ask about making a Inexpensive temporary button mold and since I have some time before surgery I am posting a tutorial
So here we go
You will need some craft plaster,You can get it at walmart or hobby lobby for under $5.00
DO NOT use plaster from the hardware store it will flake and crack at over 400 degrees
Molding clay, any kind will work $2.00
A mold frame,I use Styrofoam cups $1.00
masking tape or duct tape $2.00
A small paint or craft brush $2.00
A can of pan spray NOT THE BUTTER FLAVOR KIND $2.00
A tube of powdered graphite to dust mold after baking
I carve my masters from Jewelers wax, But you can make it from just about anything or use a button you already have as long as there are no undercuts in the design
This will take about 4 to 5 hours from start to first button