Torn paper edge effect using jpg?

[keii24515601]

Hello

I have a photo and want to make the bottom edge looking torn using this jpeg

https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/torn-paper-gm176740579-26486653?phrase=torn+paper

What is the easiest/best way to do this? My photoshop skills are very basic!
I've searched for tutorials online but they are all tutorials on how to create the torn effect from scratch.

Thanks in advance

[Kevin Stohlmeyer]

Hi @keii24515601 you'll need to learn how to use layers and blend modes.

First you would select the paper edge you want to use then mask out that layer, showing only the paper and edge.

Next you put the image layer over this paper edge and create a Clipping Mask.

Then using layer blend modes you can use an additive effect like Multiply to add the image to the paper, making it appear as part of the torn paper:

Here are links to tutorials on how to use layers and masks:

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/masking-layers.html

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/layer-mask.html

[keii24515601]

Hi Kevin

Thanks for your reply - I watched the links you sent me and your screenshot was helpful too.

I think I'm getting there.. now my problem is, how do I show the textured bit in the original whitish colour? (the middle bit on screenshot below)

I basically dont want the image to clip all the way to the edge and want to show the rip texture as white
can I make a layer mask over another layer mask? do you know what I mean? Thanks for your help

[Kevin Stohlmeyer]

Ah - youd have to use a double mask.

First mask out your image with the edge showing as you have it above.

Then make a new selection capturing just the white paper area (not the tear) and then choose your image layer.

Add the layer mask based on the selection to the image. Here is a neat trick - click the chain link between the mask and the image layer to keep the mask in place while allowing you to move the image around as if inside a window.

[keii24515601]

Hi Kevin

That worked - thank you so so much!
In this case I didn't use the clipping mask.
Thanks again