Gold can be found in many forms- nuggets, wire, tiny lumps called "pickers" or flat flecks and feather-shaped crystals. Gold is heavier than most gravel found in streams, so that's why it can be collected in a gold pan when the right techniques are used. After all the lighter materials have been removed, only the heavy concentrates will remain in pan- and with practice, you'll see a gleam at the bottom! Click here for tips on How to Pan for Gold. The exact size is not all that critical as long as it's comfortable for YOUR hand and allows you to shake the pan so that the gold settles downward and allows you to wash the lighter material off the top. Most pans are 10 to 18 inches in diameter at the top, with the sides sloping at roughly 30 to 45 degrees. Plastic has significant advantages over the older metal pans- they are lighter, don't rust, nor do they conflict with the use of a magnet. Plastic gold pans are recommended for most folks, especially beginners.
Luckily you can practice in your kitchen or laundry sink so that when you head outdoors, you'll pretty much know how to pan for gold and already have your technique down. Practice makes perfect in just about everything and it is no different when it comes to gold panning.
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