Melt and pour soap making is a fun, inexpensive, easy way to get started making soap. Many soap making recipes use common ingredients like milk, honey, and essential oils. You can also be creative and use nuts and coffee beans for a gourmet touch. The pure luxury of soaps made with coconut butter, almond oil, aloe vera, oatmeal, and green tea is one of life's little pleasures. There are so many choices and as your soapmaking skills improve you will begin to change from a hobby to a business.