It's easy , you don't even have to set up the machine. First think of it as a puzzle. Once you go down to kinko's and have the picture that she gives you in the book, blown up to the size you like, you'll then see it better. The small size it the book looks scarry but once it's true to size, it looks better. Then just use a extra fine marker and freezer paper and start tracing pieces, one section at a time, not every thing all at once. Just like a puzzle one section at a time. Once you get going you won't be able to stop. Try it You'll like it.