Apple Barrel
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is Apple Barrel Made in USA?Verification Summary
American Score
Manufacturing Location
Norcross, GA
Headquarters
Norcross, GA
Founded
1984
Products Verified
3 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
Brand website explicitly claims Made in USA
Manufacturing History
20+ years of USA manufacturing
Known Overseas Production
No known overseas production
Verification Notes
Brand owned by Plaid Enterprises, manufactured in Norcross, Georgia. Apple Barrel acrylic paints explicitly made in the USA. Affordable all-purpose craft paints with wide color selection. Plaid is the industry's leading small-batch paint manufacturer in the USA. Available on Amazon. Products labeled Made in USA on packaging.
Last verified: April 2026
Apple Barrel has been manufacturing products in Norcross, GA since 1984. We carry 3 verified American-made Apple Barrel products.
Heritage & History
Apple Barrel is Plaid Enterprises' accessible craft paint line — designed from the start to bring quality acrylic painting to hobbyists, teachers, kids, and casual crafters who needed an honest, affordable paint without compromising on coverage or consistency. Where FolkArt targets decorative painters and stroke work artists, Apple Barrel serves the broader crafting population who need reliable paint for a diy project, classroom activity, or kids' craft without a specialized formula.
The Apple Barrel name and approachable pricing made it a natural fit for school and community craft programs, and its availability at mass market retailers and on Amazon brought American-made craft paint into millions of homes and classrooms. Despite its accessibility, Apple Barrel uses the same Georgia manufacturing facility as Plaid's premium lines.
Made in Norcross, Georgia
Apple Barrel paints are manufactured at Plaid Enterprises' facility in Norcross, Georgia — the same plant that produces FolkArt and other Plaid brand paints. Every bottle is explicitly labeled Made in USA, and the manufacturing process reflects Plaid's 35+ year commitment to domestic paint production. The acrylic formula provides good coverage for basecoating, stenciling, and general craft applications, with a smooth matte finish that dries in 30 minutes.
Apple Barrel offers over 100 colors in 2-ounce and 8-ounce bottles, making it practical for projects that require a variety of colors without the expense of buying large quantities of each. Multi-packs and sets are available for educators and heavy crafters. All products are sold on Amazon and at major retailers. For crafters who want genuinely made-in-America paint at accessible prices, Apple Barrel has been the Georgia-made choice for decades.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Apple Barrel made in the USA?
Yes. Apple Barrel manufactures 3 verified products in Norcross, GA. Apple Barrel acrylic craft paints are manufactured at Plaid Enterprises' Norcross, Georgia facility, offering an affordable and wide-ranging color palette that has made them a staple of American craft rooms and classrooms since the 1980s.
Where is Apple Barrel manufactured?
Apple Barrel is headquartered in Norcross, GA. Manufacturing takes place in Norcross, GA.
What Apple Barrel products can I buy?
We carry 3 verified Apple Barrel products across Arts & Crafts. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Apple Barrel founded?
Apple Barrel was founded in 1984. Apple Barrel acrylic craft paints are manufactured at Plaid Enterprises' Norcross, Georgia facility, offering an affordable and wide-ranging color palette that has made them a staple of American craft rooms and classrooms since the 1980s.
Does Apple Barrel ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Apple Barrel products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.