Abstract: The invention is a composition of matter used in the making of raised characters for use in signs, and a method of manufacturing raised characters made from the composition. The matter is a polymerizable composition comprising a silicone rubber compound, and about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a silica filler based on the weight of the polymerizable composition. Moreover, the composition of matter is a curable composition comprising a vinyl resin selected from a vinyl plastisol or vinyl organosol, and about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a silica filler based on the weight of curable composition. The invention also includes a method of manufacturing raised characters for use in signs comprising machining the characters from a partially cured polymerizable material.

Abstract: The invention is a composition of matter used in the making of raised characters for use in signs, and a method of manufacturing raised characters made from the composition. The matter is a polymerizable composition comprising a silicone rubber compound, and about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a silica filler based on the weight of the polymerizable composition. Moreover, the composition of matter is a curable composition comprising a vinyl resin selected from a vinyl plastisol or vinyl organosol, and about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a silica filler based on the weight of curable composition. The composition of matter may be a silicone rubber compound. The invention also includes a method of manufacturing raised characters for use in signs comprising machining the characters from a partially cured polymerizable material.