MP is so much different than CP. While you can do lots with MP, swirling is a lot easier (sort of, just takes time to get a technique down, LOL) in CP. I guess it just depends on what you want to do. You can do a search for MP vs. CP and get an idea of what the differences are. I did a few MP's before starting with CP. I love the feel of CP soap, there is nothing like it. It is addicting (and also frustrating). Welcome to the new addiction! Steph