The aluminum sheets are 4x10', and yield 360 markers. They are then spray- painted in colors that show up the best. Some colors that are used successfully here are orange, red, pink, yellow, purple, green, and blue. Solid white can be used if the overview map is not in color. To enhance visibility, an outline or stencil effect is used that leaves a border of white that shows up from a distance.
Double diamonds indicate a change of direction and are placed one above another.
Wooden signs are nailed to trees with the same size nails. They are painted brown and the lettering is painted yellow. They may be routed. Pressure treated 1x6 boards are cut to size. These boards were scraps also.