Heather McMillen
@heather-mcmillen.bsky.social
Artist, metalsmith, jeweler, lover of nature and poetry and movies. I have many other random special interests. I’m just trying to stay sane in social-media-land. I reside and work in Long Beach California. <3
You can tell it’s been a slow month at work when my nails look this good. #benchjeweler #handmade #finejewelry #goldsmith
October 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
You can tell it’s been a slow month at work when my nails look this good. #benchjeweler #handmade #finejewelry #goldsmith
Yesterday I polished the tiniest ring.
September 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Yesterday I polished the tiniest ring.
July 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Wax carving is almost done. This’ll be a pendant showcasing this beautiful fantasy-cut ametrine. #finejewelry #benchjeweler #jewelry #handmade
July 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Wax carving is almost done. This’ll be a pendant showcasing this beautiful fantasy-cut ametrine. #finejewelry #benchjeweler #jewelry #handmade
Reposted by Heather McMillen
🕊️ Moments like this remind me why I do what I do.
If this image moved you, inspired you, or simply made you pause—
I’d be honored to hear your thoughts.
Drop a comment below — even a single word can mean a lot. 💬💙
If this image moved you, inspired you, or simply made you pause—
I’d be honored to hear your thoughts.
Drop a comment below — even a single word can mean a lot. 💬💙
July 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🕊️ Moments like this remind me why I do what I do.
If this image moved you, inspired you, or simply made you pause—
I’d be honored to hear your thoughts.
Drop a comment below — even a single word can mean a lot. 💬💙
If this image moved you, inspired you, or simply made you pause—
I’d be honored to hear your thoughts.
Drop a comment below — even a single word can mean a lot. 💬💙
My workshop is my sanctuary. Also,check out this cake painting by Heather Rios! #fineart #workshop #homestudio #jeweler
June 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
My workshop is my sanctuary. Also,check out this cake painting by Heather Rios! #fineart #workshop #homestudio #jeweler
Have you heard of the goldsmithing technique called granulation? All of those little gold beads are individually arranged with tweezers and heated to just the right temp to fuse them together without solder. Here is a beautiful example of this technique that originated in ancient Mesopotamia.
June 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Have you heard of the goldsmithing technique called granulation? All of those little gold beads are individually arranged with tweezers and heated to just the right temp to fuse them together without solder. Here is a beautiful example of this technique that originated in ancient Mesopotamia.
You know, I had a lot of fun posting every day when I first signed up for this account. How do people keep making up content every day for months and years at a time? My life isn’t that interesting. Here’s a cat. #caturday #catsofbluesky #jeweler
June 20, 2025 at 3:23 AM
You know, I had a lot of fun posting every day when I first signed up for this account. How do people keep making up content every day for months and years at a time? My life isn’t that interesting. Here’s a cat. #caturday #catsofbluesky #jeweler
June 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Work in progress;a simple layering necklace with citrine beads. #handmadejewelry #handmade #silversmith #wirewrapping #shopsmall
June 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Work in progress;a simple layering necklace with citrine beads. #handmadejewelry #handmade #silversmith #wirewrapping #shopsmall
I recently had my first craft fair show. Here’s a peek at how it looked. I’m happy with my displays. And it was a lovely way to spend the weekend! #jeweler #handmade #silversmith #artisanjewelry #handmadejewelry
June 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
I recently had my first craft fair show. Here’s a peek at how it looked. I’m happy with my displays. And it was a lovely way to spend the weekend! #jeweler #handmade #silversmith #artisanjewelry #handmadejewelry
The wax was so fragile, it broke 3 times when I was carving it! The casting came out good, though :) #jewelry #benchjeweler #handmade #finejewelry #goldsmith
May 31, 2025 at 3:58 AM
The wax was so fragile, it broke 3 times when I was carving it! The casting came out good, though :) #jewelry #benchjeweler #handmade #finejewelry #goldsmith
It’s time for me to get started on some new jewelry designs. #handmade #handmadejewelry #silversmith #goldsmith #jewelry #benchjeweler #artisan #artisanjewelry
May 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
It’s time for me to get started on some new jewelry designs. #handmade #handmadejewelry #silversmith #goldsmith #jewelry #benchjeweler #artisan #artisanjewelry
Spooky’s been enjoying his naps on top of my shoes lately. I guess he likes the smell of my feet? #caturday #catsofbluesky
May 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Spooky’s been enjoying his naps on top of my shoes lately. I guess he likes the smell of my feet? #caturday #catsofbluesky
Experimenting with enamels is fun! As long as I let myself roll with the unexpected outcomes. #jeweler #enameljewelry #handmadejewelry #handmade
May 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Experimenting with enamels is fun! As long as I let myself roll with the unexpected outcomes. #jeweler #enameljewelry #handmadejewelry #handmade
Business is slow, so I’m prepping stock waxes today. #benchjeweler #handmade #jewelry #lostwaxcasting #finejewelry
May 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Business is slow, so I’m prepping stock waxes today. #benchjeweler #handmade #jewelry #lostwaxcasting #finejewelry
So this repair job just came across my bench and I’m super angry about it. Fresh ivory purchased overseas. #jewelryethics #savetheelephants #theyshouldbeashamed
April 30, 2025 at 10:33 PM
So this repair job just came across my bench and I’m super angry about it. Fresh ivory purchased overseas. #jewelryethics #savetheelephants #theyshouldbeashamed
Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs.
(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
April 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs.
(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
Big diamonds are in fashion. The industry is changing a lot these days. It’s getting cheaper to manufacture synthetic diamonds, and prices are plummeting. We’re seeing 4, 5 and 6 karat diamond rings around here. #benchjeweler #diamonds #diamondjewelry #finejewelry #goldsmith
April 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Big diamonds are in fashion. The industry is changing a lot these days. It’s getting cheaper to manufacture synthetic diamonds, and prices are plummeting. We’re seeing 4, 5 and 6 karat diamond rings around here. #benchjeweler #diamonds #diamondjewelry #finejewelry #goldsmith
What a beautiful natural emerald! This is a project I worked on, and I’m so proud of it! #benchjeweler #jewelry #handmadejewelry
April 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
What a beautiful natural emerald! This is a project I worked on, and I’m so proud of it! #benchjeweler #jewelry #handmadejewelry