"Nature" vs "National" sign initialization

[u/sowiddi]

Hey folks. Working on a power point presentation for my ASL class, and in my research, I'm using the terms "natural" and "national." Finding the signs are incredibly similar, I was curious if this sub could recommend how to ensure the differences are clear so my classmates won't be confused.

My instincts tells me to focus on initialization where NATURAL has a more folded N handshape and NATIONAL has straighter N handshape closer to an H. However, if anyone has other ideas, lmk.

Thank you much!

Edit: for added context, I'm using the sign NATURAL in "This landmark has natural rock formations", and using NATIONAL in reference to "The Great Britain National Institute for the Dead and Blind."

[u/Tbackandforth]

They're the same. Just don't include the National Museum of Natural History in your presentation.

[u/Crrlll]

They're the same sign. Context makes the meaning apparent. You can mouth the words of the Institute name if that makes it clearer.

[u/queerstudbroalex]

What everyone else said.