A 14" gold pan is about the right size for most adults, while most children would probably be better served with a 10" gold pan. Plastic pans can be molded with "cheater riffles" that make it easier to pan and still not lose the gold. Some panners prefer this design while others feel it also holds undesired material so both styles are popular. This creates a catch trap around the bottom of the pan to hold the gold. Some pans feature a recessed bottom referred to as a "drop center". Green is considered the best color as it not only shows gold well but also the blacks sands that one is attempting to separate from the gold. ![]() Plastic pans are molded with riffles that aid panning and are colored to help show the gold. While many associate steel pans with gold mining, steel pans today are mostly sold to the arts and crafts market and as souvenirs. To find gold, a beginner needs nothing more than a gold pan and some basic tools. ![]() For some, gold panning is a mining method in itself. The final cleanup of most sluicing and dredging operations is done with a gold pan. They are used for prospecting and testing of deposits for heavy minerals.
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