Bonjour from France,
The French potters association Terre & Terres together with the Center of Contemporary Ceramics Giroussens is organizing an exposition about ceramic jewellery in the south-west of France.
24 international artists. More than 100 pieces to see and admire.
www.terre-et-terres.com/exposition/exposition-2023-facettes-du-15-avril-au-18-juin-2023/
I stepped away from doing it this way because I always have this mess around the pocket as well. Instead, I fill the pocket with plaster and add a drop of water. It does shrink as well, and needs repetition, but cleaning up is more easier.