Airplane earrings

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I checked memories.
I bought these really cool glass airplane beads at the flea market...I have a crappy camera or else I would take pictures.
Anyways, the hole lays in them thru the center. I want to make earrings out of them so it looks like they are flying.
I've got the earrings and the beads, but I have no idea how to connect them.
It is not the posts, but the other earrings....I forget what they are called...sorry.
Anyways...the best way to make the earrings...should I use string or wire to connect the beads to the earrings?

And also, I saw tons of cigar boxes at the flea market...I want to try making some purses sometime. Awhile ago this girl, I think she posted in here, made a really cool lego one and I wanted it bad, but I am poor...heh heh...Now I can make my own!!
Anyone ever made them before? Any tips?
Thanks.