Blog — about us

The Sex-Having Person's Survival
Guide to Dating an Asexual

Posted by Amy Yang on February 28, 2019

When my ace partner becomes sexually aroused, I feel like the most special kiddo who gets to blow on some lit birthday candles-- except nowadays it’s a penis. This is the pilot of a sitcom and I stare into the camera, mid-handjob, frozen...

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That's A Wrap :
Our Favorite Customer Moments From 2018

Posted by Victoria Nelthropp on December 28, 2018

Every year we get tons of suggestions, praise, constructive criticism, and our favorite - personal stories of love, sex, craft, and how our kits have impacted relationships of all types! So we decided to share some of our favorites with you!

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PORNUCOPIA :
Mold one, mold all

Posted by Victoria Nelthropp on November 13, 2018

Our kits allow people to mold so much more than vulvas and penis'. Although we created a product that makes replicating those things super simple and fun, our molding kits can be used to copy a large variety of things in several shades of silicone colors!

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Back to Our Roots ~
Clone-A-Willy Circa 1996

Posted by Victoria Nelthropp on August 01, 2018

Guess what? Our company was born in the summer of 1996, so we decided to create a homage to that magical time!

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Worship the Temple: A History of Body Molding

Posted by Rachel Smith on November 13, 2014

From Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs and Greek Heroes to Beethoven and groupies, the history of body molding is full of idolization.   Death Masks Rooted in the idealization of the dead, ancient Egyptians believed in the preservation of the body through mummification. In order for the departed...

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Inside the Empire: Meet Our Graphic Designer!

Posted by Rachel Smith on October 22, 2014

What is your name? My grandmother likes to Google too much for you to know. What city were you born in? Santa Monica, California How long have you lived in Portland? 1 year How long have you worked at Empire...

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Clone-A-Willy In Neighbors Starring Zac Efron, Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne

Posted by Sasha Burchuk on May 15, 2014

  The original Clone-A-Willy kit has a part in the new Universal Pictures film, NEIGHBORS.  Zac Efron and his frat-buddies use Clone A Willy to make and sell copies of their penises!  

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Our Co-Founder, the Aquaman of Cats

Posted by Bold Apps on December 11, 2013

1) What is your job with Empire Labs and how long have you worked here? I am VP of Sales & Marketing. I co-founded Empire Labs back in 2001. 2) What is the most unusual experience you've...

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