Production

• Tung oil comes from the seed of the tung plant. The seed is squeezed in order to produce and collect the oil.
  
  

Water Resistance

• It protects wood from water damage. The oil is one of the more water-resistant wood oils out there.
  
  

Coloring

• The oil slightly colors the wood that it finishes. It gives a light, golden sheen to the wood.
  
  

China

• Tung oil has been used for thousands of years, particularly in China. There, it was mainly used to seal marine woods and various works of masonry.
  
  

Warning

• People with nut allergies should not handle anything finished with tung oil. Since it is made from a nut, severe allergic reactions could occur.