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As seen in the image below, the photoelastic coating is simply brushed onto the part. The thickness of the coating is accounted for by the polariscope. Some parts, like the composite bone in the photo, can be rotated during the application and curing process to facilitate uniform coverage. Other simple methods, like painting edges and corners first and filling in the regions in between a short time later also help to ensure excellent thickness and strain results.
