What to Use for a Gold Pan

This website probably has more do it yourself projects and links to free prospecting advice than any other site. The particular reference I am making is less
how to build a superior gold pan, but rather how you can improvise if you don't have one for some reason. Maybe you forgot it when packing, or maybe it got broken. This link gives lots of suggestions about what to use and how to use a substitute pan.
The bottom of the page has 30 links to gold prospecting information.
http://nevada-outback-gems.com/design_plans/DIY_pan/gold_pan.htm