Erase and Reveal....

[PNA]

I'm sure I didn't explain correctly, so I'll try again.....I select a portion of the image with the magic wand and then layer via copy, now I work with the layer. I now want to erase and reveal portions of the image. I can only erase with the erase tool , but I can not add any image from the background image into the layer image.
First, can I reveal into the layer form the background?
Second, what tool and setting are used?

Hope I'm clearer with my question this time.

I think I'll start a new thread.....

Thanks

 

[ksmattfish]

Google "layer mask", and I think you will find the info you are looking for.

 

[PNA]

Google "layer mask", and I think you will find the info you are looking for.

Thanks......Lunacore seems to be good.