Greetings gents,

I recently bought a Tony Miller Artisan strop with a canvas component and would like to paste one side of the canvas.

Which side should I paste? The weave pattern of outward facing side looks a bit more corse than the backside. I've read a few posts here already but I'm unsure if I should dilute the red paste first and if so with what medium? Water? Something else?

Also, if I wanted to add a second pasted side to the strop could I use the other side of the canvas or the backside of the leather without effecting the opposite side?

I'd appreciate any and all opinions or guidance.

Thanks!