$ 0 0 Signature colors, like this periwinkle blue, lend a contemporary touch to Erik and Cindy Laustsen’s graceful hand-dipped tapers.</p> <p><strong><em><a href='http://danicacandles.com' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>Danica Design</a>, 569 West St., Rockport. 207-236-3060.</em></strong> Heather and Josh Brown’s beeswax pillars and votives are attractively honeycombed.</p> <p><strong><em><a href='http://mainemountain.com' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>Maine Mountain Soap & Candle Co.</a>, 17 Moosehead Lake Rd., Greenville. 207-695-3926.</em></strong> Susan Marullo used a succulent plant to make the mold for this lotus-flower beeswax candle. The beach-stone candle (bottom center) is also her design.</p> <p><strong><em><a href='http://seapointchandlers.com' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>Seapoint Chandlers</a>, 76 Brave Boat Harbor Rd., Kittery. 207-703-2395.</em></strong> Cherrywood candleholders are the embodiment of Hannah and Chris Blackburn’s affinity for clean, modern lines.</p> <p><strong><em><a href='http://fullcirclecraftworks.com' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>Full Circle CraftWorks</a>, New Gloucester.</em></strong> Ruth Barnett makes her jar candles with smokeless, soot-free coconut wax. Fresh, clean scents include Ginger & Lime and Salt Air.</p> <p><strong><em><a href='http://stgeorgecandleco.com' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>St. George Candle Company</a>, Thomaston. 207-691-5717.</em></strong> Susan and David Smith harvest beeswax from their own bees to make these ball candles embellished with curly ferns.</p> <p><strong><em><a href='http://sparkyshoneyandmaple.com' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>Sparky’s Apiaries</a>, 130 High St., Hope. 207-831-5085.</em></strong> The post 5 Maine-Made Candles to Brighten Your Nights appeared first on Down East.