How to sign California in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with your middle finger touching the side of your face and then bring your hand down and away from yourself, curling in your middle finger as you make this motion.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of California

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of California

End of Sign

Final Frame of California

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for California
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Dominant Handshape for California
Extend all fingers and spread them out, with the middle finger slightly extended forward.

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