How do you trim pine cone petals so they lay flat?

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It’s hard to provide a solution if we’re not sure what the project looks like in the end. I am guessing to make the pinecone parts lie flat you have to cut and remove them and glue them —-individually—- on your curved surface or cup.

You could try soaking them in water and then putting weight on them while they dry. Although, they may just return to their original shape afterwards.

here is info for you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0A5_hMA-5Q

Natural probably won’t work. You might have to use faux cones.

It is a little difficult to understand your project. What sort of 'end' are you wanting to cover with pine cone petals?

Posting a picture of your materials would instantly show what you are working with.

Here some pics. This a picture of the one I finished. I am not happy with how the petals stick out from the form. What do you think?

Sand them down to the size and shap you need they are like wood. Just use a piece of sand paper to do it by hand.

I have seen people soak them and then reform them. Not sure if that is an option or if you've tried that before.

I did a project where I soaked them then put them in the oven and they become rather 'soft' after being heated (it was only 200 F), maybe you could do that and put them under a heavy object to flatten.

Have you tried a steam iron??