Method for producing a multilayer element, and multilayer element

A multilayer body comprising:

• a carrier ply defining a whole surface of the multilayer body,
• a single- or multi-layered first decorative ply applied to the carrier ply;
• a single- or multi-layered second decorative ply;
• and
• at least one metal layer arranged between the first and second decorative plies, wherein the metal layer is structured using the second decorative ply as a mask by application of an etchant and removal of the areas of the metal layer not protected by the mask such that, in a first area of the multilayer body, the at least one metal layer is provided with a first layer thickness in one or more first zones of the multilayer body and is provided with a second layer thickness different from the first layer thickness in one or more second zones of the multilayer body, wherein the second layer thickness is equal to zero, and wherein the first decorative ply is structured using the metal layer as a mask by application of a solvent and removal of the areas of the first decorative ply not protected by the metal layer mask such that the first and second decorative plies are structured congruent with each other as well as with the metal layer such that, in the first area in the first or second zones, the first and second decorative plies are at least partially removed congruent with each other as well as with the metal layer,
• wherein the carrier ply comprises, on the side facing the first decorative ply, at least one detachment layer and/or a protective varnish layer, and
• wherein the first and/or second decorative ply comprises a replication varnish layer into which a surface relief is molded, and/or wherein a surface relief is molded into the surface of the carrier ply facing the first decorative ply.