Techniglass

Techniglass Specializing in developing innovative, patented products for the art glass industry.

As we all know glass making is an ancient art, but the tools to make magnificent art need not be. Our inventor, Mike Hacikyan, is an engineer by profession and artisan by choice, who specializes in developing innovative patented products for the art glass industry. Techniglass has built a reputation as a recognized leader for creating high quality, value added products designed to advance both hot and cold glass technology.

06/15/2026

The Art Glass industry is built on creativity, collaboration, and a truly incredible community that brings it all together!
Techniglass was honored to be part of RAGS Glassfest 2026, an inspiring gathering where art glass retailers come together to share ideas, expand knowledge, create classes and lesson plans, while strengthening connections across the industry!

From educational sessions and meaningful conversations to the exchange of techniques, experiences, and inspiration, Glassfest highlights the importance of continuing to learn and grow together. Events like this help ensure the future of art glass remains vibrant, innovative, and accessible for artists everywhere.

Thank you to RAGS and all the retailers, educators, and industry members who continue to support and inspire the art glass community, and a special thank you to Shannon's Stained Glassery for hosting this event and showing such wonderful hospitality!!

We’re grateful to be part of a network that values education, craftsmanship, and collaboration! Stay tuned for more from this incredible event!

05/12/2026

As Glasmesse 2026 comes to a close, Techniglass is incredibly grateful to have once again been part of such an inspiring and unforgettable event!

We are so grateful to TGK GmbH for their generosity, hospitality, and continued dedication to creating a space where the global Art Glass Community can come together, connect, and innovate. It is always a privilege to exhibit alongside such visionary artists, celebrated studios, and pioneering makers, including Oceanside Glass, who brought an incredible sense of artistry, movement, and excitement to the expo floor with their glassblowing deomonstration!

Throughout the weekend, we were thrilled by the reception of The Runner®, along with The Edger® and The Foiler System®. Seeing so many artists engage with the tools firsthand, share their enthusiasm, and explore new possibilities in stained glass workflow made this year’s Glasmesse especially meaningful for our team!

Thank you to everyone who visited the Techniglass booth, shared conversations, demonstrations, and inspiration with us throughout the expo!

05/09/2026

Techniglass wrapped up Day 1 at Glasmesse 2026 yesterday, and what an incredible start it has been!

Techniglass is truly grateful to TGK GmbH for their generosity, hospitality, and for once again hosting such an inspiring event that brings together the very best of the Art Glass world. It is always exciting to exhibit alongside so many innovative artists, studios, and industry pioneers; including Oceanside Glass, whose live glass blowing demonstration brought such energy and excitement to the show floor!

We’ve been thrilled by the response to THE RUNNER®, THE EDGER®, and THE FOILER SYSTEM® throughout the day. Seeing artists experience these tools firsthand, share feedback, and embrace new workflows has made Day 1 especially rewarding.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Techniglass booth today, we look forward to another amazing day at Glasmesse 2026!

05/06/2026

At this year’s Glass Craft & Bead Expo, one thing was clear; THE RUNNER® made an unforgettable impact!!

From the classroom to the show floor, the excitement around THE RUNNER® was undeniable. Watching artists experience the control, precision, and consistency of score running in real time, and seeing those reactions firsthand, was one of the defining moments of the week!

A special thank you to Narcissus Quagliata, Orpheo Quagliata, and Centro Quagliata for welcoming Techniglass into the classroom and giving us the opportunity to put THE RUNNER® to the test in such an inspiring environment! Seeing the tool actively used in the classroom setting while hearing how it will change the artists' and students' practice; made the experience all the more meaningful!

To the entire art glass community—thank you. The response to THE RUNNER® exceeded every expectation, and the energy, curiosity, and support throughout GCBE meant everything to us!

04/29/2026

At this year’s Glass Craft & Bead Expo, the creativity across the art glass community was nothing short of inspiring, and we were proud to support the classroom experience by providing Techniglass Grinders for students and instructors throughout the week!! Seeing artists gather to learn, experiment, and refine their skills is one of the most inspiring parts of GCBE, and we’re grateful to contribute to the hands-on creativity that helps the art glass community continue to grow!

Across the classrooms and the Expo floor, artists had the opportunity to experience the full Techniglass Grinder Series in action. From THE GRINDER®, equipped with an extensive range of accessories for maximum capability, to the compact and customizable THE GRINDER 2®, and the dependable THE GRINDER 3®, ideal for classrooms and hobbyists alike—each tool is designed to support artists wherever they are in their creative journey and level of expertise!
Throughout the week, it was incredible to see these grinders helping bring ideas to life in demonstrations, and learning environments alike. The passion and creativity shared by the art glass community at GCBE continues to inspire everything we do!

Thank you to everyone who spent time with us and helped make this year’s event so special! We’re proud to be part of such an extraordinary community of artists and makers!


04/23/2026

It’s no secret that THE RUNNER® was the star of this year’s Glass Craft & Bead Expo!!

All week, artists gathered around as Mike Hacikyan, the creator of THE RUNNER®, and the Techniglass staff, as they demonstrated just how powerful, precise, and intuitive score running can be with this incredible innovation. Seeing THE RUNNER® in action—and hearing the reactions from artists as scores ran cleanly—was truly one of the highlights of GCBE for us!

The excitement around THE RUNNER® was incredible, and the response from the art glass community said it all. Watching so many artists experience the tool firsthand, ask questions, and immediately see the difference was something we won’t forget anytime soon.

We’re proud to share innovations like this with such a passionate community, and we’re grateful to everyone who stopped by to watch Mike demonstrate what THE RUNNER® can really do.

Now we can’t wait to see what you create with it. To our incredible Techniglass community—thank you for the energy, curiosity, and support you bring to this craft every day. If you’re creating with THE RUNNER®, we’d love to see it! Share your work with us and the community so we can celebrate the amazing art you’re bringing to life!

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04/22/2026

What an incredible week at the Glass Craft & Bead Expo 2026. From the first day of classes through the excitement of the Expo floor, it was amazing to be surrounded by such a passionate and creative art glass community! The energy, talent, and camaraderie that filled GCBE this year made the entire experience truly special.

Techniglass was proud to help support the classroom experience by providing Grinders for instructors and students throughout the week—playing a small part in the hands-on creativity that makes this event so meaningful for artists at every stage.

To everyone who stopped by Booth 826/727, entered our giveaways, shared great conversations, and experienced our newest release, THE RUNNER®—thank you. Your enthusiasm was overwhelming, and we’re incredibly proud to share that THE RUNNER® sold out in less than four hours on the Expo floor!!! The response from the community was beyond what we could have imagined.

Moments like this remind us why the art glass world is so special. We’re grateful for the connections made, proud to stand alongside such talented artists, and excited for everything still to come.

Until next time, GCBE!

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04/16/2026

Classes are already underway at the Glass Craft & Bead Expo, and we’re thrilled to be back among such an inspiring community of artists, educators, and innovators. Supporting art glass education has always been an important part of who we are, and we’re proud to once again provide Techniglass grinders for the classrooms, helping students and instructors bring their creative visions to life while continuing to foster the growth of the art glass community.

With the Expo floor opening tomorrow, the excitement is just getting started. Be sure to stop by Booth 826/727 to say hello, catch some exciting giveaways, and experience Techniglass’s newest release, THE RUNNER®, for yourself.

We’re proud to be here, proud to support the artists who make this community so special, and we can’t wait to see you at GCBE.

Techniglass is incredibly thrilled and honored to exhibit alongside our friend and legendary glass artist Narcissus Quag...
04/01/2026

Techniglass is incredibly thrilled and honored to exhibit alongside our friend and legendary glass artist Narcissus Quagliata and his studio during Glass Craft & Bead Expo’s 30th Anniversary!
A true pioneer of glass fusing and glass painting, Narcissus has spent a lifetime pushing the boundaries of what glass can express; transforming light, color, and form into powerful works that break into monumental architecture while creating deeply intimate installations that inspire personal moments of self-reflection and discovery.

We’re especially thrilled that Narcissus will be returning for the 30th Anniversary of the Glass Craft & Bead Expo with a rare keynote presentation on Friday, April 17th from 6–10 PM. This special evening will explore a lifetime of innovation, vision, and transformation through glass—sharing the mindset that led him to reinvent the language of the medium and reveal light as a tool for personal and cultural transformation.

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary, special pricing is available for Narcissus Quagliata’s keynote session (FR-E-85) so even more attendees can experience this unforgettable presentation.
Be sure to check the full schedule for additional opportunities to meet and learn from this legendary artist throughout the event!

Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6–10 PM
3-hour presentation + 1-hour Q&A
One lucky student will win a Narcissus Quagliata book at the end of the presentation!
Limited to 300 seats | All skill levels welcome

Register here:
https://glasscraftexpo.com/registration/

03/25/2026

Meet THE EDGER by Techniglass, a brand new essential safety tool designed to refine the edges of freshly cut glass quickly and confidently before the next stages of the stained glass process!!!
Using two precisely aligned, extra-fine abrasive stones, THE EDGER simultaneously smooth both corners of the glass edge in a single controlled pass, removing sharp fragments, jagged spikes, and protrusions that often remain after breaking a score. The result is a sager, cleaner edge that artists can handle with confidence as they move into detailed grinding and shaping, while improving foil adhesion!!

It’s patent-pending notch allows access to tight inside curves, making it easy to refine even intricate pattern pieces before they ever reach the grinder. By addressing hazardous edge irregularities early in the workflow, THE EDGER improves handling safety while supporting cleaner grinding, stronger copper foil adhesion, and more precise final assembly!

From studio artists and production shops to classrooms and instructors, THE EDGER introduces a simple step that enhances both safety and efficiency throughout the art glass process.

At Techniglass, we’re incredibly proud of our community of artists, instructors, and studios who share what they’re creating with our tools. If you have any work that you’d like to share with us using our tool line, please don’t hesitate to share!! Every project, demonstration, and process video sent our way helps inspire the wider art glass community, and we’re honored to showcase the creativity and craftsmanship of the people who make this craft so special.

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80 Thompson Street
North Tonawanda, NY
14120

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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