In ceramics, this is the process by which a clay object is put into a kiln and heated to the point where it becomes a hard solid.
The controlled heat treatment of ceramic ware in a kiln or furnace, during the process of manufacture, to develop the desired properties.
placing the formed "slip" or clay mixture into a special oven where temperatures over 1200 degrees Centrigrade can be maintained for long periods, to change the material into the familiar porcelain.