If Dice Towers and whiskey tumblers aren’t your style, how about a Dice Drum to contain your rolls? Wargames Designs has an article on how to build a Dice Drum. Scroll halfway down the page for the article.
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Chain of Command Tactical Markers
The War Games Table blog has some very creative ideas for tactical markers for Chain of Command. They are, for the most part, scenery bits that look very much a part of the table.
Similar markers could be used for other games, obviously. The appeal of these is that they convey information, while still making the table look good.
Making Disrupted / Shaken / ETC Counters
The Wargaming Site has a nice method of making custom markers for your games — shaken, distupted, wounded, etc.
Making Smoke Markers
Take the High Ground has a photo tutorial on making some impressive looking smoke markers.
Making Explosion Markers
Here’s a tutorial on making explosion markers.