During the first annual Midwest Regional STMA conference at Iowa State University, Ames, IA two students put on a demonstration of the custom logo field painting process.

The referenced photo album steps you through the process with some explanations of what was being performed and specific guidance to help field operations staff when doing the same operations on their fields.

They reiterated the importance of shaking the aerosol can well before using and storing them upside down to improver their overall performance.

Have a printed image of the custom on hand is helpful to eliminate mistakes before they happen.

Painting a white background will help your other colors standout.

Where possible you should consider using a plant growth regulator (PGR) to eliminate the need to repaint these custom logo as often. Read a related Tru Mark blog entry for more PGR details.

Check out additional field painting strategies that were documented as part of a 2004 STMA conference. Also there are rules of thumb on the amount of paint to use for field painting, especially field logos. Read more answers to frequently asked questions on field stencils, painting, and storing stenicls.