Neither did I until I started seeing everyone making soap cakes and stuff, so I thought WTH why not try it. Thanks, I am a visual person. it's better to see it then try an explain the steps. Seriously they are very simple to make, the tips do all the work. I asked for my first set of tips when I was in 6th grade, so if a 6th grader can do it, so can most adults...I promise