Directions consist of step 1. Then now that it’s all assembled...lol. (Tip small beads go towards small bases. Do have some small wire like old garbage bag ties to strip as some beads don’t have hooks. Was also missing a nut but got around it). It’s not small but not as huge as it looks in the foreground of pics. 
Is this top quality No. But for something current that I didn’t pay triple the cost for, it’s good. 
The varied colors in the wood bothered some but it helped pull together different wood shades in my decor so I like it. I’d buy it again. Really suits our condo at the beach.