I bought a dovo strop without Linnen/Coton and I regretted it but thanks to some tips around here I just put some athletics tape on the back of the strop and I've been using that for some time without problems..(ok the first time I had some glue on the spine of the razor that shouldnt be there)

Now here's my question.
I've bought some diamond paste and I would like to make a paddle strop for it. I havent got balsa wood readily available or leather . Of course I could get some but if I can use whatever I have in my house that would be even better.

Could I just put some athletics tape on a piece of wood(MDF or something like that) put the diamond paste on there and strop the razor on it for touchups?

Maarten