March 6, 2008 - Statesville, North Carolina Speedball Art announces that it has completed the acquisition of Houston Art, a manufacturer of art and craft products located in Houston, Texas. Houston Art was established in 1965, and is recognized for its Mona Lisa, Messenger, and Athena brands and its strong position in both art and craft markets. Mona Lisa Metal Leaf is a micro-thin sheet of metal separated by pages of tissue paper. All through the history of decorative art, gold leaf has played a very prominent role. Precious metals continue to exemplify quality and good taste. With inexpensive composition leaf, you can afford that special look in home decor and personal accessories, without the expense of precious metals. Mona Lisa leaf products and techniques make the leafing process fun and foolproof.
