How to sign Oregon in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

With your hand in an "O" handshape, begin with your fingertips on your shoulder. Then, move your hand away from yourself, slightly wiggling your hand as you move.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of Oregon

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of Oregon

End of Sign

Final Frame of Oregon

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for Oregon
Keep your index, middle, ring, and pinky fingers together and straight, bend them all at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle, and reach your thumb to the tip of your index finger.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

With your hand in an "O" handshape, move your hand in a circle in front of you, making the outline of the letter "O" with your movement.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of Oregon

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of Oregon

End of Sign

Final Frame of Oregon

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for Oregon
Keep your index, middle, ring, and pinky fingers together and straight, bend them all at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle, and reach your thumb to the tip of your index finger.

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