<human>: Which of the following solutions is better for the following goal:
To attach small pieces of brass to a piece of wood, you can

OPTIONS:
- Dip the pieces of brass in a small amount of glue after placing them on the wood
- Dip the pieces of brass in a small amount of glue before placing them on the wood
<bot>: Dip the pieces of brass in a small amount of glue before placing them on the wood