Copper Wicker

White wicker...yikes! Barbara had this dresser that had sat in the closet for a few years until she dragged it out one day, thinking she might be able to use it to redecorate her living room. She used a mahogany gel stain, which must be easier than paint, because have you ever painted wicker? Not. Fun.  

Still a bit too plain for her taste, she sprayed copper sheeting with vinegar and ammonia and left it outside for a week. She says, "Now it is my favorite piece of furniture!" Thanks Barbara!