A joining material for positioning brazing material on at least one discrete joining region of an at least partially metallic surface, includes a brazing material formed discontinuously on a continuous carrier material. The joining material is advantageously used for the production of honeycomb bodies, since the joining material makes it easy to join adjacent layers of the honeycomb body only at discrete joining regions. In this way, it is possible to produce honeycomb bodies which are elastic and yet durable. A process for producing a honeycomb body, a corresponding honeycomb body and a motor vehicle having a honeycomb body, are also provided.