Operation1. Put some dirt in the gold pan, but not too much, start small.
2. Completely submerge the pan into a basin of water.
3. Shake the pan in the water to turn the dirt into a "soup". Don't spill anything just yet.
4. Slightly tilt the pot, rinse the water in and out, the dirt should be washed away with the water.
5. After washing off some of the dirt, lay the pan flat again and give it another shake.
6. Repeat this process until only the heaviest black sand and gold remain.
7. Swirl the water over the black sand and tap the sides of the pot to help separate the gold from the sand.