Separating an object by removing background

[#1]

Hi

I am trying to remove the background to just leave an object using the pen tool by selecting all around the object. I have then gone on to click 'make selection' which then selects my object but the outer area on the entire background image too. 

When i then click 'add mask' photoshop thinks i want the object removed and keeps the background.

Any help to allow me to just select my object and not the entire picture would be of help

Thanks

[#2]

Hi

I am trying to remove the background to just leave an object using the pen tool by selecting all around the object. I have then gone on to click 'make selection' which then selects my object but the outer area on the entire background image too. 

When i then click 'add mask' photoshop thinks i want the object removed and keeps the background.

Any help to allow me to just select my object and not the entire picture would be of help

Thanks

[#3]

Can not tell what you did to get that result.  Capture your Photoshop window with your image with your pen path.

[#4]

You can invert your selection before you make the mask by going to the Selection menu > Invert. 

After the fact, you can invert the mask itself. Select the mask (not the image) in the Layers panel. Go to Image menu > Adjustments > Invert (Cmd+I/Ctrl+I).

~ Jane

[#5]

Thank you. Sorted!

[#6]

You're welcome, @michaelr87005377 

~ Jane