Helloooo ! (I say hello like Link's Fairy)
Well, I use this program to make certains especial efects. It's a little uncomfortable to use at first, but after some time you'll love it.
Download it here >
http://es.geocities.com/rensigma/painter23.zip
Don't understimate this software, It's free. And go to > Gadgets > GradText.
Theme developers what do you say ?
René Sigma.