linking inhibition agent is dried the monomeric prepolymeric or unvulcanized composition is packed into the mold cavity and the mold closed depending upon the particular composition utilized vulcanization or curing is then carried out at temperatures and times sufficient for the body of the composition to cure completely curing times and temperatures for specific compositions are well known to those skilled in the art for example if silicone rubber is being cured it may be a room temperature vulcanizing rubber or one that requires the application of heat e g 150 u00b0 250 u00b0 f conventional additives such as fibers or fillers may be premixed with the uncured composition after curing has been completed the mold is allowed to cool if necessary and the finished composition or prosthetic appliance is removed the surface or surfaces of the polymer body which were cured in contact with the cross linking inhibition agent will exhibit pressure sensitive adhesive properties whereas the body of the polymer will otherwise exhibit those properties i e strength tear resistance etc which would be expected of a fully cured polymer the surface layer of the polymer retains its pressure sensitive adhesive properties for the life of the polymer and remains integrally attached thereto the surface layer may be secured to human skin or other substrates and repeatedly detached and reattached if the surface layer becomes contaminated with oils dirt or undesirable biota it may be readily cleaned and restored to its original state after drying by washing it with soapy water acetone or other suitable cleaning agents in order that those skilled in.