How to sign lotion in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with both palms oriented down and the fingers of your dominant hand on top of your non-dominant hand. Then, move your dominant hand in a circular motion on your non-dominant hand, mimicking lotion being rubbed on your hand.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of lotion

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of lotion

End of Sign

Final Frame of lotion

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for lotion
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for lotion
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with your dominant hand placed on top of your non-dominant hand. Then, move your dominant hand in a circular motion on your non-dominant hand.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of lotion

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of lotion

End of Sign

Final Frame of lotion

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for lotion
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for lotion
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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