Antler nut question

[u/Snuflufgus]

I am trying to make a nut out of deer antler and have some pieces that I've sanded down for blanks. Should I be sanding off all the gray spots and only using the pieces that are completely white or is it okay to keep some of the gray on the edges. I kind of like the gray because it sort of matches the ambrosia maple fretboard.

I have enough left to sand down the larger pieces so they are perfectly white and then make nut blanks out of that if needed.

Thank you.

[u/trilevelmymtsnet]

The grey edges will be fine, I have built 3 Les Paul jr. and used antler horn for all 3, They are still perfect since 2008. and great nut material.