We studied the vapor deposition of polymers onto the surfaces of silicone oil and imidazolium-based ionic liquids (ILs). We found that the deposition of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA) and poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm) resulted in polymer particles on silicone oil whereas continuous polymer skins formed on 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate ([bmim][PF(6)]), 1-butyl-3-methyliruidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([bmim][BF(4)]), and 1- ethy1-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate gemim][BF(4)]). The silicone oil and ILs were patterned onto to a common substrate by exploiting their different wetting properties. Ultrathin free-standing PHEMA(and PNIPAAm films of different shapes were produced by confining the shape of the IL within a wax barrier, surrounding it with,silicone oil, and then depositing the polymer. The silicone oil prevented the polymer film from connectin g to the underlying : substrate and maintained the shape of the polymer film during deposition. Our process allows for multidimensional h;over the resulting free-standing film: the area of the shape can be controlled by patterning the IL, and the thickness of the can be controlled by adjusting the duration of polymer deposition. The films are highly pure and do not contain any residual monomer or Solvent entrapment which extends their potential applications to include in vivo biomedical research.