Straw Form

 

project: Fennec-fox-inspired head - wire and plastic straws.

 Before attempting to create a net for my paper model, I had to make an orthographic drawing in order to see all of the faces of my object.

Completion

And so, it is done.

Movement:

Closer to the end

My main structures have been connected and the mechanism is in place:
When I pull on the black string, the pieces bend forward.
When I release the string, the structure lies flat.

Octopus Arm Main Structure

I feel like I should have some rings made now or have the pieces of the structure connected with rubber bands or something.

Possible Construction Methods

I plan to make a tentacle using five pieces that connect by four joints.
I'm not sure if I should use a wide strip of elastic thread to hold the pieces together or if I should use rubber bands.
I may weave my interlocking forms using plastic strips or strips of cloth.
Instead of that, I may connect wire rings to create a mesh.
I am not sure how either of these would work out.

This is the form I'd like to achieve:

These are the materials I have:

These are my sketches:

Planar Model and Drawing

Model Orthographic Drawing