"sculpy" modeling clay may be an inexpensive solution. The great thing about it is that you "fire" it by baking in a kitchen oven. Try finding it at a hobby store or art supply. Steve Tyee In a message dated 11/2/2005 10:23:40 PM Central Standard Time, BILLAMICASR@aol.com writes: Hi All, Along time ago in a place far away, I messed about with molds as mentioned in my thank you to Tod. As a result of the reminder I punched up Silicone Rubber Mold kits and came across lots of info. Check out... http://www.jgreer.com/mold_making_101.htm and go down the page to see the MOLD RELEASE section. I'm wondering if it would be possible and feasible to use the RTV solution to duplicate the pattern of a non skid deck. And, when I messed with this stuff it was very spendy. Looks like lots of technology. Price has been reduced substantially. Bill