Adobe Photoshop / Torn Paper Effect

  1. Create a new layer
  2. Select Lasso Tool and create the outline of the torn edge
  3. Paint the selected area
  4. Select Lasso Tool again, right-click and select Make Work Path and change the tolerance to 1px
  5. Select Brush Tool and open Brush Panel Window
  6. Edit Brush Tip Shape - Splashy brush
  7. Edit Shape Dynamics - Minimum Roundness: 1%
  8. Select another color for the edge
  9. Select Pen Tool, right-click and select Stroke Path with Brushes, not Simulate Pressure off
  10. Repeat the previous step if necessary
  11. Drag a paper texture image on top
  12. Image > Adjustments > Desaturate
  13. Set the texture layer to Multiply
  14. Image > Adjustments > Brightness/Contrast