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Bead Flowers

Velma Cox makes art with beads so small, she can fit dozens into a single flower petal.

12/21/2017

Wisconsin Life

Bead Flowers

Clip: Season 5 Episode 10 | 4mVideo has Closed Captions

Velma Cox makes art with beads so small, she can fit dozens into a single flower petal.

At 96-years-old, Velma Cox has a busier social calendar than most people half her age. Velma makes art with beads so small, she can fit dozens into a single flower petal. Velma is able to create one blossom a day. Over time she has made 30 bouquets, and given them all away.

12/21/2017

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