I'm working on my homework which is due on Thursday. My fake soutache is working out well. My secret is Tombow glue, which is super sticky latex glue. It holds and remains flexible. I built up the design on a felt base and I was limited to things I could find at Michaels since I didn't have time to order proper soutache cord or beads. Of course, Michaels was out of the basic colours like black and gold, so I had to improvise. I'll post a picture of the finished piece when I'm done :-)