To sign 'tan', start by forming the letter 'T' with your dominant hand, tucking your thumb under your index finger. Bring your hand up to the side of your face, placing the side of your index finger against your cheek near your ear. Slide your hand downward along your cheek or jawline in a single smooth motion.
Sign 'my', 'new', and 'shoes', then form the 'T' handshape and slide it down the side of your cheek to sign 'tan'.
Sign 'I', 'want', 'paint', and 'room', finishing with the sign for 'tan' by smoothly sliding the 'T' handshape down your face.
Sign 'you', 'have', 'shirt', and then sign 'tan'. Remember to raise your eyebrows throughout the sentence to indicate that you are asking a yes/no question.
Sign 'my', 'new', and 'shoes', then form the 'T' handshape and slide it down the side of your cheek to sign 'tan'.
Sign 'I', 'want', 'paint', and 'room', finishing with the sign for 'tan' by smoothly sliding the 'T' handshape down your face.
Sign 'you', 'have', 'shirt', and then sign 'tan'. Remember to raise your eyebrows throughout the sentence to indicate that you are asking a yes/no question.
The only difference is the handshape! Both signs are made by sliding the hand down the side of the cheek. 'Brown' uses a flat 'B' handshape, while 'tan' uses a 'T' handshape.
No, 'tan' is a one-handed sign. You should only use your dominant hand and slide it down the cheek on the dominant side of your face.
This sign specifically refers to the color 'tan'. If you are talking about getting a suntan at the beach, you would typically use signs that describe the sun shining on you or your skin changing color, rather than the color name itself.
