To sign 'Jasper', you will fingerspell the word. Start by forming a 'J' with your pinky extended, drawing a 'J' shape in the air. Then, transition smoothly through the remaining letters: 'A', 'S', 'P', 'E', and 'R', keeping your hand in a steady position.
Sign 'MY', 'DOG', 'NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell J-A-S-P-E-R.
Sign 'WE', 'VISIT', then fingerspell J-A-S-P-E-R, followed by the signs for 'NATIONAL' and 'PARK'.
Sign 'SHE', 'FIND', 'RED', and then fingerspell J-A-S-P-E-R to specify the type of stone.
Sign 'MY', 'DOG', 'NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell J-A-S-P-E-R.
Sign 'WE', 'VISIT', then fingerspell J-A-S-P-E-R, followed by the signs for 'NATIONAL' and 'PARK'.
Sign 'SHE', 'FIND', 'RED', and then fingerspell J-A-S-P-E-R to specify the type of stone.
No, like most proper names, 'Jasper' is typically fingerspelled. If you know someone named Jasper, they might have a unique 'name sign' given to them by the Deaf community, but otherwise, you just spell it out.
Clarity is much more important than speed. Focus on forming each letter (J-A-S-P-E-R) clearly and smoothly. As you practice the transitions, your speed will naturally increase without sacrificing readability.
No, you should keep your hand in a relatively fixed position, about shoulder height and slightly to the side of your face. The only movement should be the 'J' swooping motion and the changing of your handshapes.
