How do you flatten birch bark for crafts?

Jingle Daddy B’s Holdiday Container adventures continue. We have the base complete, now we want to add some vertical pizazz. Birch poles, willow, pussy Willow or dogwood stems are the immediate suggestions, but the choice is yours. Adding birch poles gives JDB the perfect wintery contrast to the evergreens used in the base. Sharpening an edge on the birch poles helps with insertion into the medium. Power tools may be necessary. Use with caution ⚠️ 🔔 We will not be carrying greenery or Christmas