"Rubber" grips added to a 3D printed part?

I've got a couple of items that I want to add a kind of rubber grip to the bottom of so they don't slide around my desk.  I was thinking about taking some RTV or similar material, smearing it on the contact surface, then using parchment paper to act as a barrier so it would set smoothly and adhere to the 3D printed part, then peel the parchment paper off when it is dry.

Will this work?  Do I need to oil the parchment somehow?  Should I try another method?  Maybe cut some rubber and glue it on?

Include channels in the bottom of the printed part to a depth of 80% "x". Then glue in a strip of rubber/silicone/whatever that's "x" tall.

bluej (Forum Supporter) said:

Include channels in the bottom of the printed part to a depth of 80% "x". Then glue in a strip of rubber/silicone/whatever that's "x" tall.

Yes, or blind holes to insert a rubber plug, grommet, etc.

In reply to bluej (Forum Supporter) :

This are already printed, unfortunately.  I'm incorporating it into future designs though

Dip/brush the bottom in the plastidip they sell at stores to improve handles of pliers, etc?

You can get flexible filament for 3D printers that will print flexible items. 

It can be a challenge to use/work with compared to PLA, PETG or ABS, but it is available.

Printed parts are not immutable. Just drill some holes and add some rubber feet like these. Voila.

Or just some stick-on feet.

Keith Tanner said:

Printed parts are not immutable. Just drill some holes and add some rubber feet like these. Voila.

Or just some stick-on feet.

Or print some fancy feet that match the design using ninja flex or similar material

Or,  if you want flatter than feet, they sell sheets of adhesive rubber, like this.

They probably have it in stock over at the local hardware store, if you're venturing out.

APEowner said:

Keith Tanner said:

Printed parts are not immutable. Just drill some holes and add some rubber feet like these. Voila.

Or just some stick-on feet.

Or print some fancy feet that match the design using ninja flex or similar material

This is an excellent example of "if all you have is a hammer" ;)

Y'all are slipping!  No one has mentioned FlexSeal in a Can!