theory11 — Magic Tricks & the World's Finest Playing Cards

For the Self Tying Shoelaces trick, do you have to build the gimmick? If so is it hard to build?

I didn't buy the trick from theory 11, but the way I got it, no you don't have to build it. However, it needs to be set up prior to performance which is difficult out in the open. The only DIY you have to do is customising the shoelace, if you want to change the colour.
 
I didn't buy the trick from theory 11, but the way I got it, no you don't have to build it. However, it needs to be set up prior to performance which is difficult out in the open. The only DIY you have to do is customising the shoelace, if you want to change the colour.
What color do you get them in?