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As the title states how do you all achieve the dripping gore/blood effects? I bought a slaughterpriest for a painting competition and I want this guy to look really good, plus the axe is screaming for something like this. I have seen it done with the residue of hot glue, fishing wire etc, but what works best? Do you do it pre or post priming?

If you're entering a painting competition then it'd be best to be priming by hand, your finish will be far smoother. Whatever blood techniques you use can be primes or avoided as necessary.

In terms of the effect itself then I'll vote for Tamiya Clear Red, Uhu glue and Badab Black. It's possible to slowly build layers up over some fishing wire or a human hair.

Maybe this is not at all what you are looking for but it is a good place to start when it comes to painting.

If I where to do it I would do it attached after painting so that I could have it clear... as for materials I am thinking a heavy consistency glue.

For drops I am thinking you put a small bead on wax paper and when it is almost set, poke it from top with a tool and draw upwards to form a drop.

For heavy gore I would use modpodge clear with a bit of paint mixed in. And dab it on where you want it.