A piece of Cure Glass is more than just an object, it’s an investment in time, design, and passion
Rooted in Science —
With a technical background as a scientific glassblower, every piece is made with quality and precision, focusing on structural integrity, function (when applicable), and aesthetic cleanliness.
The Gallery
Take a look at my extended portfolio, including both scientific and artistic glass works. Get an idea of what can be possible with flameworking.
Material(s)
Borosilicate glass, cork
Year
2021
Title
Homeless ‘n Heady
Dimensions
12”x8”x7”
My story
Cameron Ure is a Scientific Glassblower currently based in Boston, MA. He began working with glass in Eugene, Oregon in 2019 while pursuing his undergraduate degree at the University of Oregon. After taking a marble-making class at the UO Craft Center, Cameron quickly sought out further instruction from a local glass artist in order to pursue the medium and begin his career path working with borosilicate glass, ultimately leading to Salem Community College, Switzerland, and Simone Crestani’s studio in Italy.
The Material, My Molten Love
Flameworking can be done with a number of different glasses (there are over 10,000 types of glass); however, I work with borosilicate glass almost exclusively. Borosilicate glass is a combination of Silica (SiO2, roughly 70-80%), Boron (B2O3, roughly 7-13%), Sodium (Na2O, roughly 4-8%), and Aluminum (Al2O3, roughly 2-8%). Different metals can also be added to the glass as colorant, such as Silver (Ag2O). This type of glass is most commonly used to produce lab apparatus for scientific purposes, though it is also commonly used in lighting fixtures, cookware, and functional art.