The die (1) for shaping ceramic articles comprises a plurality of walls (2a,2b,2c) that can be associated with each other so as to define an inner article shaping housing and the inner surfaces of which feature a multi-layer lining (7) comprising a first layer (8a) of anchoring material in the state of shaped melted and/or semi-melted powders associated with the inner surfaces and a second layer (8b) of anti-wear material in the state of shaped melted and/or semi-melted powders associated with the first layer (8a).