No more chalky residue on hands

I figured out how to cure the trouble of the chalk that I use on the slates getting onto my hands. I have taken narrow strips of paper and wrapped them around the chalk and secured with tape. When I have the time I will experiment with the right angle to cut the paper at to get a smoother wrap (chalk is tapered), and glue instead of tape the strips, but for now it is working to keep my hands clean when I make a fast note on one of the slates.