The Beadsmith Mini Macrame Board is made of a 0.5-inch-thick foam. It’s smaller and lightweight – excellent for travel! The smooth surface is imprinted with a grid and measurements, which makes sizing your projects easy. The boards are also self-healing, so you can use pins to hold your art in place without damaging the surface! Along the perimeter there are specially designed notches on all sides that hold cords securely in place. Also included in the package is a bracelet project with instructions. Look for it on the back of the insert!The Beadsmith’s Thread Zap II is considered the best all- around in the category of thread burners. The Zap II tip heats up instantly with a touch of the ignition button. Within seconds the tip can heat up to 700 degrees F/371 degrees C. It also conveniently cools down just as quickly. Included is a clear plastic cap to secure the trigger button and protect the coil tip. The cautery pen has a fine filament tip that makes precision burns on the finest threads and knots.S-Lon cord is perfect for knotting gemstones or beads, kumihimo braiding, jewelry stringing and much more. It can fit through a variety of bead shapes and sizes, including glass, crystal, wood, and plastic beads. Bead cord is easy to string through beads and can be easily tied into knots. Plus, it is durable and flexible, which makes it extremely versatile when crafting. The bead cord can also be used to repair existing bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and other accessories. It can even be used for detailed crochet projects.