How to sign construction in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with your dominant hand higher than you non-dominant hand. Both hands should be oriented to the side. Move your hands up and down in an alternating fashion, with your fingertips on both hands touching each other as your hands pass each other.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of construction

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of construction

End of Sign

Final Frame of construction

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for construction
Curve all of your fingers to form the shape of the letter 'C'.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for construction
Curve all of your fingers to form the shape of the letter 'C'.

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