What is the best way to apply German smear to my bricks outside ?
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I never heard of this but this is really cool when you do this let us know how you do with it and show us some pictures I'd love to see them.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/510103095274931266/
http://lessthanperfectlifeofbliss.com/2016/09/how-to-do-a-german-smear-mortar-wash-on-brick-dave-and-brittanys-fixer-upper.html
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/german-smear/
this is only one of several that came up me up when I googled.
See if these are helpful!
https://www.lindabrownell.com/german-smear-brick/
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/german-smear/
An easy way to get the look is to just brush the paint on lightly so there are a lot of spots where the brick shows through. Good luck.