[header] How to melt gold [title] Buy a crucible container to hold the gold as it melts. [step] You need the right equipment to melt. A crucible is a container that is specifically designed to hold gold as it melts because it can withstand the extreme heat. 
[substeps] A crucible is usually made of graphite carbon or clay. Gold's melting point is at about 1 , 943 degrees fahrenheit (1064 ° c), which means you will need temperatures that hot to melt it.