It is not possible to make gold, as it is a chemical element that cannot be created or synthesized. Gold occurs naturally in the earth's crust, and it must be mined and extracted through a process known as gold mining. Gold mining can be done on a large scale, such as at open-pit mines, or on a small scale, such as with panning for gold in rivers. Once the gold has been extracted from the earth, it must be refined to remove impurities. This is typically done through a process called smelting, where the gold is heated to a high temperature and mixed with other chemicals to purify it. After refining, the gold can be formed into various shapes and used for jewelry, electronics, and other applications.