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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.

10/01/2026

Phoenix, we’re excited to see you at SW Art Glass’ 5th Annual Glasstoberfest!!

At Techniglass, some of our favorite moments happen when we have the opportunity to step beyond the tools themselves and connect with the artists, educators, retailers, and enthusiasts who keep the Art Glass Community growing!! We’re incredibly excited to spend the day with the Phoenix glass community, share ideas, talk technique, and showcase the revolutionary engineering behind the Techniglass Precision Tool Line!

Join us at SW Art Glass on Saturday, October 17, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM for a day dedicated to glass artists and the people who support their creativity. Glasstoberfest will feature exclusive sales and items, expert manufacturer and tool demonstrations, raffles with 10+ prizes, and free food!

Most of all, we’re looking forward to meeting the artists behind the work. Whether you’ve been creating with glass for decades or are just beginning to explore the craft, come say hello, experience the Precision Tool Line firsthand, ask questions, and celebrate the creativity that brings this community together!

08/20/2026

A clean Grinder is a blank canvas for what comes next. We spent some studio time with the wonderful Little Pip Co. giving their GRINDER® 2 a little care—emptying the tray, clearing away the layers of glass left behind, cleaning around the Aqua Flow System, and getting everything ready for another round of making. We really recommend making sure the area around the Aqua Flow System is thoroughly cleaned to keep the water flowing smoothly!

And honestly, there’s something beautiful about the cleanup itself: all those colors settling together become a tiny record of the pieces that came before.

A huge thank-you to Little Pip Co for their generosity in opening up their studio and sharing their process with us. Take a look at their beautiful stained-glass work, and visit their profile to learn about their work, artistic practice, and upcoming classes! We are so excited to see what they continue to create!

At Techniglass, we’re incredibly grateful to be part of a growing glass community where artists share techniques, lessons, discoveries, and inspiration with one another. The more knowledge we share, the more room there is for all of us to grow!

To all the artists, educators, and makers in the Art Glass community; please keep sharing your tutorials, project walkthroughs, techniques, and creative discoveries! Every process shared gives someone else an opportunity to learn, try something new, and help this incredible community continue to learn together!

08/11/2026

Ever wonder how to create a clean opening directly through stained glass?

The incredibly talented Elizabeth of Elizabeth was kind enough to share her process with us, walking through how she carefully bores and refines an opening using THE GRINDER® and THE MINI G® SYSTEM!

We’re incredibly grateful to Elizabeth for sharing her knowledge and for being such a wonderful example of what makes the Art Glass community so special!! Artists openly sharing techniques, ideas, and experience helps all of us continue learning, experimenting, and growing together!

We’d love to keep that spirit going! Share your work, techniques, tips, and discoveries with us and the Art Glass community. Whether it’s something you’ve been practicing for years or a trick you just discovered, you never know who you might inspire or help along the way!

A huge thank-you again to Elizabeth for letting us share her process! Be sure to visit Elizabeth for even more incredible stained glass work, techniques, and inspiration!

08/03/2026

Techniglass is thrilled to partner with Ed Hoy’s International today, for their Customer Appreciation Day; in giving back to the wonderful Art Glass Community with an exciting giveaway: a complete THE FOILER® SYSTEM featuring THE FOILER® and THE FOILER STATION®!

We are continually inspired by the creativity, passion, and generosity found throughout the Art Glass Community. From artists and educators to retailers and longtime supporters, each of you plays an essential role in keeping this incredible medium active, welcoming, and growing. We are sincerely grateful for the opportunity to create tools for this community and to support the people who make it so special.

Located near Warrenville, Illinois? Be sure to stop by Ed Hoy’s today, August 3, and enter for your chance to win!

07/23/2026

Denver, here we come! Techniglass is thrilled to join our friends at D&L for the Summer Glass Bash this Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm!

We always look forward to meeting face-to-face with the talented artists who use our tools, learning more about their creative processes, and seeing the incredible work being made throughout the Art Glass community!

Techniglass is proud to support and provide educational resources to a community filled with creativity, generosity, and passion. Through ongoing conversations with artists, educators, retailers, and makers, we strive to better understand their needs and share valuable insights, techniques, and guidance. Our commitment to education drives us to develop meaningful tools, resources, and learning opportunities that help artists grow and succeed within the Art Glass field!!

Thank you to D&L and the wonderful Denver Art Glass community for welcoming us. We cannot wait to spend time together, and celebrate the wonderful creativity of the artists behind the community!!!

06/24/2026

The spirit of RAGS Glassfest 2026 continued to shine as retailers, educators, and industry members came together to share knowledge, explore new techniques, and strengthen the incredible community that makes Art Glass thrive!

Glassfest is more than a gathering, it’s a place where ideas are exchanged, class programing created, as the future of the craft is shaped through collaboration and education!

Day 4 of Glassfest featured inspiring demonstrations from retailers across the industry, including Techniglass’s own Randy Wardell sharing insights on PAPYROS ORGANIC Kiln Shelf Paper, LiquiFuse, THE FOILER SYSTEM®, THE EDGER®, and THE RUNNER®!

Following the demonstrations, we had the opportunity to connect one-on-one with retailers through personal lessons using Techniglass tools. These conversations provided invaluable insight into the needs of today’s retailers and how we can continue to offer meaningful support to retailers and the artists and communities they serve!

A heartfelt thank you to RAGS and everyone who continues to invest in education, collaboration, and the growth of the Art Glass industry. We’re grateful to be part of a community built on sharing, learning, and inspiring one another!

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!

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