collage?
because when i use the polygonal lasso tool and go around it the edges always look jagged

I used that tool a lot.
Just hit the shift button while going around.

ohh and remember to feather !

EDIT ^aff beat me too it.

how much should i feather?

depends on the size of the image.
around 5-15.

Actually, for collages.... Feathering?

The polygonal lasso tool usually works fine as long as you use straight lines, it usually ends up fine. There's supposed to be a lot of overlap so... -shrug- You don't really notice.

But you could use the pend tool. Just a suggestion.

hmm yeah.
or would the lasso tool work good?

Not the regular, that is too tough. But the polysomething that Reili said. That's perfect.

I use the pen tool. I get better looks with that.

And why feather? I thought feathering was for the blending sides of things?

Uh, if you feather with a polygonal lasso tool on a collage, then technically, it wouldn't be a collage. It'd be a blend. =\

I just use the polygonal lasso. If you're getting jaggedy edges, check if your "Anti-alias" is checked (it's next to the feathering px on the toolbar on top).

what settings should i use on the pen tool?
and thanks gigi

edit
kristina could you make me a screenshot of the pen tool settings?

DON'T FEATHER!!

I just use regular pen tool settings....

I use the paths function.

What program do you have, again? I have photoshop, and, then once the path is closed right click >> make selection

photoshop
and

^plz thumb that -_- idk how >_< well i dont have the code to er
that's mine
does it matter if the square thing isn't the overlapping ones?
because it wont let me change them -.-
and is the rest right?

You need to select the 2nd pen option, instead of the first.

The ones on the left.

is it supposed to look like that when you go around it?
like the line with the dots.
just making sure

Yes yes.

MMKAYY
thanks a load kristina

Aye, no problem. I shall close this.

Did you not close it for a reason? =X Well, I'mma close it, 'kay? - Reili