What's a Uroboros?

Uroboros is an alchemist's term often represented by a dragon symbolizing the cyclical Nature of the Universe. The uroboros has its tail in its mouth creating a circle of renewal or life everlasting. Our name honors the traditions and lore of medieval alchemists as they struggled to turn non-precious lead into precious gold. Today, we use non-precious sand to make some of the most precious hand-cast art glass available in the world.

Our Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest of the United States. Founded in 1973 by glass artist Eric Lovell, Uroboros Glass Studios pushes the limits of technology and traditional handmade craftsmanship to bring you the finest glass in the world.

We make art glass in more than 150 sophisticated color combinations available in over a dozen styles and textures. We also make high quality fusible glass products at two expansion points - 90 COE and System 96® - to satisfy the most discriminating hot glass fan. Our fusible glass undergoes the most rigorous expansion testing in the industry.

We pride ourselves in being environmentally conscious. We reuse and recycle materials in myriad ways, and choose environment-friendly packaging whenever possible. Uroboros also strives to make the workplace as safe as possible for our greatest asset, our employees.

Should you find yourself in Uroboros country, please stop by and say hello! See FAQ for setting up a tour.