Which Craft [Rhythm]

Aureus carefully worked his paw in slow circular motions, moving from the center outwards until he had a good bowl shape. In his maneuvering the edges were cracking a bit so he ran his paws along the edges to smooth the cracks. If it was a bowl just for himself he'd have left it as it was but he started fussing with the shape, moving and adjusting the clay until he finally had something he was pleased with. He really wanted something nice for Eliphas. Aureus carefully scooted the bowl toward the fire, close enough to get the benefit of the dry heat but not so close that it would dry too fast and crack.

Aureus nodded as Rhythm spoke. "Yea, I've had that problem too. I'm hoping if I keep it further from the fire it will go a little better." He suddenly chuckled and glanced at the woman. "One time I made a bowl and used a lot of straw. I moved it too close and it caught on fire!"

Deciding to keep himself busy while the pot dried and mostly to enjoy the fire, Aureus pulled out three strands of leather from his bundle. They were thin strips of deer hide that he had first tanned and then cut with help from Griff's sharp beak. The strand in the center though was clearly cut with his own teeth. It was rough and ragged but he intended to braid them together into a stronger cord so he hoped that would help. He carefully positioned three of the strands so that they lined up evenly at the top. They were close to the same length though the middle one was a touch longer.

"So with your pots what would you say is the best way to dry them? Have you found a good way to help them hold up against water?"