How do i convert/model a stl into this mesh thing?

img source: https://www.reddit.com/r/fursuit/comments/1etmdmp/i_just_printed_my_first_ever_tpu_base/

I have a solid STL model of a ear, and I want to turn it into this breathable mesh structure for 3D printing in soft TPU, how do i do that?
img source: https://www.reddit.com/r/fursuit/comments/1etmdmp/i_just_printed_my_first_ever_tpu_base/