Tape Back before or after wet soak?

[BenjaminKortz]

What's the proper sequence for taping the back of a large workpeice that I plan to soak in water & store in a large ziplock to case?

 

Would I soak it, let it sit & case in the bag, then tape up the back of it (to prevent stretching) right before I tool  it?  Or do you tape it first?  Other?

[tsunkasapa]

Tape first or it won't stick.

[immiketoo]

Tape first.  Also, soaking leather isn’t necessary.  It’s a little overkill.  Just wet it until water sits on the surface for a few seconds, then bag it.