How to Make a Ripped Paper Edge in Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud

Create the appearance of torn paper using custom selections, layer styles, and clipping masks. Start from scratch, or download practice files for a head start. Steps below. Tear it up: 1. Open the model photo in Photoshop (File Open). 2. Use the Lasso (L) tool to draw a jagged edge across the models face. 3. Trace along the right, bottom, and left side of the image to close the selection. Mask a selection: 1. Click the Add layer mask icon at the bottom of the Layers pan