These allow for a somewhat constant diameter while providing an inexpensive alternative to the aforementioned styles.

Scagliola has historically been considered an ersatz material and an inexpensive alternative to natural stone.

It provided a simple and inexpensive alternative for those who could not afford more decorative and expensive forms of portraiture, such as painting or sculpture.

The development of the exoskeleton locomotor device would provide an inexpensive alternative to the robotic devices.

They are also an inexpensive alternative to other semi-solid oils such as palm oil.