The core stand/core frame has been designed to facilitate making beautiful Andean core braids. Rodrick Owen's books on Andean core braids, Andean Sling Braids: New Designs for Textile Artists and Sling Braiding Traditions and Techniques, provide the adventurous braider with step-by-step instructions on how to create Andean core braids on a core stand or on the included braiding card. The waiting list for a core stand is approximately 4 to 6 weeks.