Ornamental engraving can take many forms, the most typical being scrollwork, as that is uniquely suited to the cutting techniques used in engraving. Scrollwork can be designed in a number of different styles. The examples here range from vine scrolls to relief acanthus scroll work. Each has its own characteristics and appeal. The simplest, fastest to cut, and therefore least expensive style is the vine scroll. Many of the main scroll elements are composed of a single line; leaves and other features grow out of these gracefully coiling and uncoiling stems as they wend their way across the surface. Although simple, they must be carefully designed and accurately cut since with so few lines in the design, each carries a lot of weight.