I have marudai goodness!

I could not wait to use it. I still need to apply a nice finish.

After gluing the whole thing together last night I set it up this morning to start braiding. First braid will be a simple 8 thread, 2 color twist in blue and white that I will make into award cords for the kingdom. Each will get a magnetic clasp (bring the ends close together and they grab) and a jumpring to hang medallions from.