To sign 'candy cane', start by signing 'candy': place the tip of your dominant index finger on your cheek and twist it back and forth a couple of times. Then, use both index fingers to draw the shape of a cane in the air. Start with your index fingers touching in front of you, hold your non-dominant hand still, and use your dominant hand to trace the curved hook and straight stem of a candy cane.
Sign 'candy cane' first, followed by the signs for 'tree' and 'hang'. You can use a classifier to physically show the action of hooking the candy cane onto a branch.
Sign 'peppermint' (or 'mint'), then 'candy cane', and finish with 'you like?'. Remember to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate that you are asking a yes/no question.
Use the sign for 'candy cane', then 'kids', 'eat', and 'all'. For 'all', you can use a sweeping motion to emphasize that absolutely none of the treats are left.
Sign 'candy cane' first, followed by the signs for 'tree' and 'hang'. You can use a classifier to physically show the action of hooking the candy cane onto a branch.
Sign 'peppermint' (or 'mint'), then 'candy cane', and finish with 'you like?'. Remember to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate that you are asking a yes/no question.
Use the sign for 'candy cane', then 'kids', 'eat', and 'all'. For 'all', you can use a sweeping motion to emphasize that absolutely none of the treats are left.
You should always sign 'candy' first! If you only draw the shape of a cane, it simply means 'cane' (like a walking stick). Adding 'candy' clarifies exactly what kind of cane you mean.
Keep it proportional to a real candy cane. Usually, tracing a shape about six to eight inches tall in front of your chest is perfect. You don't need to draw a giant cane unless you're describing a giant prop!
It's best to stick to your index fingers. Using your whole hand or a flat palm can make the sign look messy and less like the thin, distinct shape of a candy cane. Some signers use an 'X' handshape, but the index finger is very common and clear.
