In the video, a person is seen working on a wooden surface. They are using a hot glue gun to apply glue to a piece of rope. The rope is beige in color and appears to be braided. The person's hands are visible as they manipulate the rope and glue gun. The wooden surface has a natural wood grain pattern. The person's actions are deliberate and precise as they ensure that the glue is applied evenly along the length of the rope.