PlusWater Paint Is In The Running For SC Manufacturing Madness!
We have exciting news to share: Roylco's brand-new PlusWater Color Diffusing Paint has been nominated in the 2026 SC Manufacturing Madness contest — and we need your vote! This annual statewide celebration puts South Carolina's best-made products head-to-head in a bracket-style competition. Because of this exciting recognition, our team couldn't be more proud - and we'd love for you to celebrate with us!
Whether you're an art teacher, a creative parent, or a lover of beautiful, hands-on experiences, this is your chance to champion a product that is changing the way kids and educators explore color and creativity.
What Is SC Manufacturing Madness?
SC Manufacturing Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina is an annual bracket-style competition hosted by South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) and Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. Each year, the organization celebrates the products, people, and craftmanship that power manufacturing across the Palmetto State. Nominations pour in from across South Carolina, and the top 16 products advance to a public voting tournament. From there, voters narrow the field round by round until one product earns the coveted title.
Past winners include big names like High Noon Sun Sips. However, in 2026, we believe PlusWater Color Diffusing Paint has what it takes to win!
Voting for the Top 16 opened on March 2 - and voting is happening now!! That means every single vote truly matters.
A Closer Look at PlusWater Color Diffusing Paint!
Roylco's newest innovation, PlusWater Color Diffusing Paint, delivers stunning soft-edged diffusion effects as it spreads across Color Diffusing Paper.
Unlike traditional watercolors, we designed this formula to flow, blend, and bloom effortlessly. The result? Brilliant color transitions that captivate young artists!
Key features include:
✦ Vibrant, richly pigmented colors that remain true even after diffusing
✦ Non-toxic, washable formula — safe for classroom and home use
✦ Designed to pair perfectly with Roylco's Color Diffusing Paper for maximum effect
✦ Easy for young artists — just add water and watch the magic happen
✦ Made right here in South Carolina, with pride
Why PlusWater Color Diffusing Paint Deserves Your Vote:
For decades, Roylco has crafted art education supplies that spark curiosity and encourage creative exploration. Because of that long-standing commitment, we developed PlusWater Color Diffusing Paint to bring our mission to life in an entirely new way. We proudly manufacture it right here in South Carolina.
When children and educators use PlusWater, they're not just painting. Instead, they experiment. They observe. They discover. They watch colors mix, study absorption and diffusion, and experience the excitement of seeing designs bloom across paper. Ultimately, that kind of hands-on learning sits at the heart of everything we do. It's precisely why we believe this product is truly one of the coolest things made in South Carolina.
How to Vote:
To get started, just follow these simple steps:
1. Head to scmanufacturingmadness.com/vote
2. Find Roylco's PlusWater Color Diffusing Paint in the bracket
3. Cast your vote — and share it with friends, family, and fellow art lovers!
4. Come back and vote again each round as the bracket advances
Spread the word on social media using #SCManufacturingMadness and tag us @Roylco — we'd love to see your support!
Try PlusWater Color Diffusing Paint Yourself!
Curious about the product making waves across the Palmetto State? Now is the perfect time to see it in action. Bring PlusWater Color Diffusing Paint into your classroom or home and experience the difference firsthand.
For the full, immersive effect, pair it with Roylco's Color Diffusing Paper. As the water spreads, watch colors blend and transform each design into something truly unique.
Browse PlusWater Color Diffusing Paint and all of our art education supplies at roylco.com.
Because of your passion for creative education, this nomination became possible - and your continued support drives us to keep innovating for classrooms everywhere!
More importantly, your vote supports:
✦ South Carolina manufacturing and the jobs it creates in our communities
✦ Art education and creative learning for children everywhere
✦ Innovation that begins in a local company and reaches classrooms across the country
✦ The belief that the simplest supplies can create the most profound moments of discovery
Together, we can bring this title home!