A transfer article includes a carrier layer releasable at a release value of from 2 to 50 grams/inch from a release layer including a metal layer or a doped semiconductor layer. A functional layer overlies the carrier layer, and the functional layer includes at least one microcut inorganic layer. The microcut inorganic layer includes a pattern of cut toolmarks and plates bounded by the toolmarks, wherein each of the plates has a thickness of about 3 nanometers to about 2000 nanometers. The transfer article has a thickness of less than 3 micrometers.

The inventions relates to a method for producing a decorative workpiece with a structured surface comprising the following steps:

(B) applying a first liquid lacquer having a coarse structuring over the entire surface, wherein a difference in thickness between thicker regions and thinner regions is at least 50 μm, in particular at least 100 μm;

(E) applying a second liquid, at least partially transparent lacquer for producing a fine structuring in some regions.

Furthermore, an apparatus for performing the method and a workpiece produced by the method are claimed.

The inventions relates to a method for producing a decorative workpiece with a structured surface comprising the following steps: (B) applying a first liquid lacquer having a coarse structuring over the entire surface, wherein a difference in thickness between thicker regions and thinner regions is at least 50 μm, in particular at least 100 μm; (E) applying a second liquid, at least partially transparent lacquer for producing a fine structuring in some regions.

Furthermore, an apparatus for performing the method and a workpiece produced by the method are claimed.

A decoration element including a color developing layer including a light reflective layer, and a light absorbing layer provided on the light reflective layer; and an in-mold label layer provided on one surface of the color developing layer. The light absorbing layer includes a convex portion shape or concave portion shape having an asymmetric cross-section.

A decoration element including a color developing layer including a light reflective layer, and a light absorbing layer provided on the light reflective layer; and an in-mold label layer provided on one surface of the color developing layer. The light absorbing layer includes a convex portion shape or concave portion shape having an asymmetric cross-section.

An artwork includes a frame, an image support medium bearing an image, and a plurality of reflective elements. The plurality of reflective elements is connected to the image support medium, wherein the plurality of reflective elements has a generally non-reflective appearance when viewed at an angle that is not generally parallel with an incident ray of light, and has an illuminated appearance when viewed at an angle generally in line with an incident ray of light. A method of preparing the artwork includes the steps of obtaining a frame, preparing an image on an image support medium that is on a surface of or is extended over the frame, and connecting a plurality of reflective elements to the image support medium to achieve the respective generally non-reflective appearance and illuminated appearance depending on the angle of an incident ray of light.

An artwork includes a frame, an image support medium bearing an image, and a plurality of reflective elements. The plurality of reflective elements is connected to the image support medium, wherein the plurality of reflective elements has a generally non-reflective appearance when viewed at an angle that is not generally parallel with an incident ray of light, and has an illuminated appearance when viewed at an angle generally in line with an incident ray of light. A method of preparing the artwork includes the steps of obtaining a frame, preparing an image on an image support medium that is on a surface of or is extended over the frame, and connecting a plurality of reflective elements to the image support medium to achieve the respective generally non-reflective appearance and illuminated appearance depending on the angle of an incident ray of light.

A decorative structure (20) comprising a planar support (22) and a faceted microstructure (24) on at least one side of the planar support (22) is provided. The decorative structure (20) may further comprise an at least partially reflective layer (26) configured to at least partially reflect light that passes through the microstructure (24). The faceted microstructure (24) comprises a plurality of grooves (28) creating a pattern of facets (30) over the surface of the support (22), such that the microstructure (24) is capable of splitting incident light into spectral colours. In embodiments, the grooves (28) have a triangular or V-shaped profile. Methods of making a decorative structure(20) and articles incorporating the decorative structure (20) are also described.

A decorative structure (20) comprising a planar support (22) and a faceted microstructure (24) on at least one side of the planar support (22) is provided. The decorative structure (20) may further comprise an at least partially reflective layer (26) configured to at least partially reflect light that passes through the microstructure (24). The faceted microstructure (24) comprises a plurality of grooves (28) creating a pattern of facets (30) over the surface of the support (22), such that the microstructure (24) is capable of splitting incident light into spectral colours. In embodiments, the grooves (28) have a triangular or V-shaped profile. Methods of making a decorative structure(20) and articles incorporating the decorative structure (20) are also described.

A method for producing a decorative and structured surface with different gloss levels by feeding of a workpiece to a lacquer application device, application of a first liquid lacquer layer over an entire surface with a coarse structure in which a difference in thickness between thicker areas and thinner areas is at least 50 μm, in order to apply a second lacquer layer on the first lacquer layer wherein after curing the second lacquer layer has a different gloss level than the first lacquer layer.