To sign 'glass', form your dominant hand into a '1' handshape by extending your index finger and curling the rest of your fingers into your palm. Bring your hand up to your mouth and gently tap your front teeth twice with the side or tip of your index finger. Keep your palm facing inward toward your face.
Sign 'glass' by gently tapping your front teeth with your index finger, followed by the sign for 'water' (tapping a 'W' handshape on your chin).
Establish the context by signing 'window' first, then use the index finger tap on your teeth to specify that the material is 'glass'.
Sign 'careful' and 'break', then sign 'glass' to warn someone about the hazardous material. Use a serious facial expression to convey the danger.
Sign 'glass' by gently tapping your front teeth with your index finger, followed by the sign for 'water' (tapping a 'W' handshape on your chin).
Establish the context by signing 'window' first, then use the index finger tap on your teeth to specify that the material is 'glass'.
Sign 'careful' and 'break', then sign 'glass' to warn someone about the hazardous material. Use a serious facial expression to convey the danger.
No, this sign is only used for the material glass or a drinking glass. To sign 'eyeglasses', you use your thumbs and index fingers to outline the shape of frames around your eyes.
If the cup is made of plastic, it is more accurate to use the sign for 'cup' (a 'C' handshape placed on the non-dominant palm) rather than 'glass', since 'glass' specifically refers to the hard material.
Yes, for the sign to be clear, you should make gentle physical contact with your front teeth. Just be careful to tap lightly so the movement is comfortable and safe.
