The diagram below shows one way of manufacturing ceramic pots.

The diagram illustrates one method used in the production of ceramic

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, the process consists of several sequential stages, beginning with the collection and preparation of raw materials and ending with colouring and firing to produce completed ceramic

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. Notably, the

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undergo two heating stages, including high–temperature baking and colour firing. At the initial stage, raw materials are excavated and transported to a factory, where they are crushed into smaller pieces. The crushed material is

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mixed to form a workable clay substance.

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mixture is

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poured into moulds to shape the

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. After moulding, the clay forms are left to dry for approximately four to six hours before being removed from the moulds and assembled into complete pot shapes. Once assembled, the clay

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are placed in an oven and heated at a temperature of 1000 degrees Celsius.

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, the

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are dipped into colour to achieve the desired finish.

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, they undergo a second heating process, known as colour firing, resulting in fully finished ceramic

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