[This is post #7 in a mini-blog-post series for NaBloPoMo 2015. Jump to the first, previous, or next post.]

OK! We’ve explored the geometry of Straws Thingy a bit, and we’ll do more of this later. But I think the rest of our mathematical discussion will be much more engaging with a Straws Thingy of your own in your hands!

Or on your wrists!

Or atop your head!

Or crowning your Christmas tree!

So let’s start talking about how you can make your own, step by careful step. What’ll you do with yours?!