Be really careful if you're going for anything more than a gentle tie up. Bondage can be extremely dangerous and gauging levels, build up in a proper way, rather than a light play version definitely needs tuition in real life. For example one false move with something like Japanese rope and to you've strangled someone-whether you think you,'ve got the instructions or not!
If you do tie with proper rope rather than easy release cuffs please keep a suitable knife reasonable to access for emergency relapse. I know someone who has needed to use it when their partner has become ill. Bear it in mind.
some cuffs on bedpost and a paddle or something are fine, getting heavier get lessons.