Tanzanite Drop Earrings
Three different lengths of head pins highlight sparkling Tanzanite Swarovski crystals in this playful pair of earrings.  You can choose another color of Swarovski cube or any favorite bead for that matter if you don't like the Tanzanite cube.

Materials:
1 pkg. Tanzanite Swarovski Cubes, 6mm (#16711) Qty: 
1 pkg. S/P Thick Head Pins, 2" (#50586) Qty: 
1 pkg. S/P Flat Ear Wires (#50006) Qty: 
1 pkg. S/P Jump Rings, 4mm (#50040) Qty: 

Tools you will need (change quantity to 1 if you need them):
Flat Chain Nose Pliers (#51016) Qty: 
Round Nose Pliers (#51017) Qty: 
Side Cutters (#51018) Qty:  

Directions:
Step 1.  Straighten 6 head pins if necessary.
Step 2.  Put 2 head pins to the side (these are your longest pins).  Cut 8mm off 2 head pins and put them to the side (these are your medium length pins).  Cut 16mm off 2 head pins and put them to the side ((these are your shortest pins).
Step 3.  Place a Tanzanite Crystal onto each of your pins.
Step 4.  For each head pin, use a flat nose pliers and bend the top 5mm of each head pin 90°.  Carefully bend the 5mm piece into a closed loop using a flat nose pliers.
Step 5.  Open a jump ring and place a long, medium and short head pin into the jump ring.  Close the jump ring.
Step 6.  Repeat Step 5 for the second earring.  Enjoy!

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