#bg rambles

While Glaze was initially computer-only, the team learned that many artists either have a computer not powerful enough to run glaze or don't have a computer at all. SO they've made WebGlaze!! (Read about it and get it here.) Basically you send over your art and they Glaze it over on their servers that are strong enough to do it for you. And yes, it's still free.

If you have a computer that runs the original Glaze program, it is highly recommended by the Glaze team that you continue to use it and not the website.

While the servers are very secure, it is still ideal to keep the unglazed art on your end only, and it will likely be faster on your own computer anyway since there's only your art being Glazed, unlike the servers which are glazing several people's at once. Currently I believe there is no web version of Nightshade, but they are working on adding it to WebGlaze last I heard. Check the Nightshade FAQ here for updates on that :)

Anyway. If you have the ability, PLEASE be buying from small and local businesses. They're being hit extra hard right now, far more than any of the chains or online retailers. I know the chain stores are (often) cheaper. I know sometimes the local places don't always have what you're looking for. But at least check there first. Get food from a local burger joint instead of McDonald's. Check local craft stores before buying your supplies at Michael's/Walmart/Amazon/etc. Order your books through local book shops. Support your local library. Many places have ways you can buy food directly from small local farmers instead of the grocery store, see if there's a place like that in your town. Learn about what small businesses are in your area and check them out, see what you can get there.